Unmet non-medical needs of cancer patients in Poland: a quantitative and qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Cancer itself and its treatment have a multifaceted impact on patients' daily lives. The aim of the study was to determine unmet non-medical needs among Polish cancer patients.

Methods

Survey research using a 23-item Needs Evaluation Questionnaire (NEQ) was carried out among 1062 cancer patients from different regions of Poland. Quantitative and qualitative analyses were performed.

Results

The quantitative analysis showed that 48% of the NEQ items (11/23) were expressed as unmet needs by at least half of patients. Unmet information needs were indicated by patients most often: information about their diagnosis, exams, treatment, future condition, funding and economic support. Cancer patients would like to get more attention from medical staff. Unmet needs were

SUBMITTER: Osowiecka K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10884169 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature