Comfort Talk (CT) During Outpatient Chemotherapy

Emotional support and physical comfort are two important components of the patient experience at the oncology outpatient clinic. However, current practices do not seem optimal for meeting the psychosocial needs expressed by patients during chemotherapy treatments. Comfort talk (CT) is a simple, inexpensive intervention that could maximize the feeling of safety and comfort during chemotherapy. Identifying interventions that are interdisciplinary and that can enhance the outpatient patient experience will facilitate access to quality oncology care.