Tuesday 4 November 2014

Factors associated with haematological cancer survivors experiencing a high level of unmet need across multiple items of supportive care: a cross-sectional survey study

Supportive Care in Cancer, November 2014, vol./is. 22/11(2899-909)
Hall A, D'Este C, Tzelepis F, Lynagh M, Sanson-Fisher R

Of the 696 survivors included in this study, 175 (n=25 %) reported a "high/very high" level of unmet need on seven or more items of the Survivor Unmet Needs Survey. Additional and intensive supportive care may be needed for this subgroup of haematological cancer survivors. Assistance with accessing relevant financial support and highly accessible services that provide emotional and information support, such as online and telephone peer support programs, may prove beneficial in addressing their needs.