Unmet needs related to the quality of life of advanced cancer patients in Korea: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

It has recently been emphasized that the unmet needs of cancer patients should be evaluated more holistically, for example, by exploring caregivers' perspectives and cross cultural differences. This study explored additional domains or items of unmet needs among Korean cancer patients in reference to the Sheffield Profile for Assessment and Referral to Care (SPARC).

Methods

We conducted four focus group discussions (FGDs) with 15 cancer patients, following a semi-structured format to elicit participants' health perceptions, comments on SPARC, and opinions on the roles of medical professionals to improve the health-related quality of life of cancer patients. We analyzed the verbatim transcripts using a content analysis method.

Results

The following themes we

SUBMITTER: Pyo J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8045373 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature