Unmet supportive care needs and associated factors: Evidence from 4195 cancer survivors in Shanghai, China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cancer survivors at different stages of life often have different needs that make it challenging for services to provide satisfactory care. Few studies have considered whether services are truly meeting the needs of cancer patients by exploring and identifying their perspectives on unmet needs.

Objective

The aim of this study was to identify the unmet needs of cancer survivors and to further determine the potential impact of socio-demographic factors.

Methods

A cross-sectional study that included 4195 cancer patients was conducted in Shanghai, China. Using Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory as a conceptual framework, the questionnaire included five dimensions: information, life and finances, continuing care, emotions, and self-actualization. Correlation ana

SUBMITTER: Chen M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9748420 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature