Identification and Correlates of Unmet Service Needs in Adult Leukemia and Lymphoma Survivors After Treatment

Overview

Journal J Oncol Pract

Specialty Oncology

Date 2013 Jan 2

PMID 23277776

Citations 16

Authors

Carla Parry

Jana B Lomax

Elizabeth A Morningstar

Diane L Fairclough

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Abstract

Purpose: To examine and characterize the psychosocial and health service needs of adult leukemia and lymphoma survivors who had completed active treatment within the past 4 years.

Methods: Self-report surveys were completed by 477 survivors, age 18 to 85 years, to identify areas and correlates of unmet psychosocial, health, and instrumental service needs. Unmet service needs were rank ordered, and nonparametric tests were run to assess relationships.

Results: The rate of unmet need was highest regarding sexual issues, handling medical and living expenses, emotional difficulties, employment, and health insurance. Women were more likely to report unmet child care needs than men; younger individuals were more likely to report needing help with emotional difficulties and family problems; and lower income was related to greater unmet need regarding medical and living expenses. Relationships were also observed among the service needs, suggesting overlapping areas of unmet need.

Conclusion: Adult leukemia and lymphoma survivors demonstrated a diverse range of needs, many of which were related to the psychosocial and physical sequelae of cancer. The findings suggest directions for service provision and development of standards for quality care in this underserved post-treatment population.

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