Symptoms, Psychological Distress, and Supportive Care Needs in Lung Cancer Patients

Overview

Journal Support Care Cancer

Specialties Critical Care
Oncology

Date 2010 Oct 16

PMID 20949362

Citations 37

Authors

Yu-Chien Liao

Wei-Yu Liao

Shiow-Ching Shun

Chong-Jen Yu

Pan-Chyr Yang

Yeur-Hur Lai

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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the level of symptoms, psychological distress, and supportive care needs and factors related to five unmet need domains in lung cancer patients.

Methods: A cross-sectional study of 152 lung cancer patients at a medical center in Taiwan assessed their symptoms, psychological distress, and unmet supportive needs in five major care domains. Logistic regression was applied to examine the related factors of unmet supportive care needs.

Results: In general, patients had mild-to-moderate levels of symptoms and high prevalence of psychological distress. Regardless of their treatment status, they reported high levels of supportive care needs. The top three need domains were: (1) health system and information, (2) psychological, and (3) patient care and support. Levels of symptoms, anxiety, and depression were the most significant factors in unmet supportive care needs.

Conclusion: The effect of symptoms and psychological distress on unmet supportive care needs is substantial. Therefore, a systematic assessment of patients' distress and care needs is important for clinical lung cancer care. Further intervention consisting of symptom management, continuing counseling, and preparation for transition from active treatment to the follow-up stages are essential in improving quality of care.

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