Unmet needs and related factors of Korean breast cancer survivors: a multicenter, cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Identification of specific needs in patients with cancer is very important for the provision of patient-centered medical service. The aim of this study was to investigate the unmet needs and related factors of Korean breast cancer survivors.

Methods

A multicenter, cross-sectional, interview survey was performed among 332 Korean breast cancer survivors. The Comprehensive Needs Assessment Tool for cancer patients was administered to survivors who gave written informed consent to participate. Data were analyzed using t-test, ANOVA and multiple regression analysis.

Results

The level of unmet needs was highest in the domain 'Information and education' (mean ± SD; 1.70 ± 1.14) and the item with the highest level of unmet needs was 'Needed help in coping with fear

SUBMITTER: Chae BJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6712787 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature