Psychosocial Assessment

"Adolescents and young adults with cancer often want to know, but are reluctant to ask about topics such as sexual health and substance use. Evidence suggests that if providers ask AYA patients about these behaviours in confidence, patients are more likely to engage with health professionals and feel they can disclose and discuss concerns with them."

FACT

Guidelines/Research

Starship | Starship Clinical Guidelines for Adolescent Consultation

www.starship.org.nz/for-health-professionals/starship-clinical-guidelines/a/adolescent-consultation/

CanTeen (AUS) | AYA Oncology Psychosocial Care Manual

https://www.canteen.org.au/health-education/measures-manuals/aya-oncology-psychosocial-care-manual/

Patterson, P., McDonald, F.E.J., Anazodo, A., Costa, D.S.J., Wakefield, C., White, K., Thompson, K., Osborn, M.P. (2015). Validation of the distress thermometer for use among adolescents and young adults with cancer in Australia: a multicentre study protocol. Clinical Oncology in Adolescents and Young Adults. 5, 51-62.

Royal Australasian College of Physicians | Routine Adolescent Psychosocial Assessment

www.racp.edu.au/docs/default-source/advocacy-library/routine-adolescent-psychosocial-health-assessment.pdf

Web Resources

HEADSS for Adolescents | Modern Medicine Network

HEADSS Assessment

www.modernmedicine.com/tag/heeadsss-30-and-sshadess

Whāraurau

Whāraurau in collaboration with key agencies have developed the online eLearning module – Introduction to HEEADSSS.

This short course provides an introduction to the HEEADSSS assessment framework and other key information to support professionals working with young people.

eLearning Courses | Whāraurau (wharaurau.org.nz)