Unmet supportive care needs among head and neck cancer survivors beyond 5 years after diagnosis: a multinational cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study investigates unmet supportive care needs (SCNs) among head and neck cancer (HNC) survivors beyond 5 years after diagnosis and examines the association with sociodemographic, clinical and lifestyle factors, and differences in European and non-European regions and healthcare systems.

Methods

In this cross-sectional study, 1097 HNC survivors from 11 countries completed the Short-Form Supportive Care Needs Survey (SCNS-SF34) and HNC-specific module (SCNS-HNC), encompassing physical and daily living, psychological, sexuality, HNC-specific and lifestyle domains. Scores were dichotomized per domain and across domains into moderate-high unmet SCNs (yes/no). Logistic regression analyses were used to investigate associated factors.

Findings

Half (50%, prop

SUBMITTER: Jansen F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12553064 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature