How do radiation therapists detect and manage patients experiencing anxiety in the radiation oncology setting? A vignette study

Mask‐related anxiety and distress during radiation therapy for head and neck cancer

“…Additionally, there is low recognition of the prevalence and severity of patient anxiety before and during radiation treatment. Using written case study vignettes, Elsner et al 12 demonstrated radiation therapists are able to detect anxiety and endorse management strategies appropriate to their clinical setting. Burns et al 1 found radiation therapists consistently assessed patients anxiety levels lower than the levels reported by patients themselves.…”

“…Using written case study vignettes, Elsner et al. 12 demonstrated radiation therapists are able to detect anxiety and endorse management strategies appropriate to their clinical setting. Burns et al.…”