The unmet needs of patients with sarcoma.

Autor: Weaver R; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia., O'Connor M; WA Centre for Cancer Prevention (WACPRU), School of Psychology, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia., Sobhi S; Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia., Carey Smith R; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia.; Paediatric and Adolescent Oncology and Haematology Department, Perth Children's Hospital, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia.; Perth Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Centre, Perth, Western Australia, Australia., Halkett G; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Psycho-oncology [Psychooncology] 2020 Jul; Vol. 29 (7), pp. 1209-1216. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Jun 16.
DOI: 10.1002/pon.5411
Abstrakt: Objective: Sarcoma is a rare cancer that imposes a significant burden on the lives of patients. Many survivors have long-term disability as a result of treatment and the disease. Patients often experience functional issues, poorer mental health, reduced quality of life, and interpersonal issues. There is a need to explore the unmet needs of sarcoma patients as it is unclear how these issues are being addressed. The aim of this study was to explore the unmet needs of patients who have been diagnosed with sarcoma.
Methods: The participants were individuals previously diagnosed with a sarcoma (n = 22). Participants completed a semi-structured interview about their unmet needs relating to sarcoma. The transcripts were analyzed using thematic analysis.
Results: Five overarching themes were identified: daily living, financial needs, lack of information, need for a community, and navigating the healthcare system. Participants reported a range of practical needs, including transport, limited understanding of their treatments, and financial issues. Participants also described a need to connect with people who had gone through similar experiences.
Conclusions: Sarcoma patients have fundamental needs that affect their capacity to live their life in the best possible way. Health services need to better facilitate sarcoma patients at each stage of their experience by providing individualized referrals, support, and coordination. Support interventions are needed to help patients adjust to sarcoma and to improve their quality of life as an outpatient. Connecting patients with sarcoma support groups may provide them with more relevant and intimate support.
(© 2020 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.)
Databáze: MEDLINE
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