Supportive care needs in Australian melanoma patients and caregivers: results from a quantitative cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study aimed to investigate the supportive care needs of Australian melanoma patients and their caregivers to form the basis for improving services.

Methods

General and melanoma-related supportive care needs in melanoma patients were measured using the SCNS-SF34 and SCNS-M12 respectively, whereas caregivers completed the SCNS-P&C. Patients also completed the MCQ-28 and FCRI-9, with all participants completing the QLQ-C30, DASS-21, and questions measuring utilisation and preference for supportive health services. Multivariable stepwise logistic regression was used to identify variables associated with unmet needs in melanoma patients.

Results

A total of 56 early-stage patients, 100 advanced-stage patients, and 37 caregivers participated. At least three-quar

SUBMITTER: Thompson JR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10624748 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature