The Positive Effects of Cancer Survivor Support Service on Distress in South Korea: A Nationwide Prospective Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aim

Cancer survivors are gradually increasing, however, they suffer from various difficulties. We aimed to investigate the characteristics of cancer survivors and the effects of the services of the Korean Cancer Survivorship Center Pilot Project launched by the South Korean government on distress.

Methods

A prospective observational cohort study was performed on cancer survivors who completed primary treatment. Cancer survivors' distress and symptoms such as fatigue, pain, depressive mood, anxiety, and insomnia were evaluated by well-trained nurses. Regarding their needs, medical and psychosocial support services were provided.

Results

This study included 1,921 cancer survivors, with a mean age of 57.3 years (68.7% females). Breast cancer was most commo

SUBMITTER: Lee HJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8882982 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature