Anxiety and fear of cancer recurrence and its association with supportive care needs and health-care service utilization in cancer patients

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 567-575 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susanne Sarkar ◽  
Leon Sautier ◽  
Georgia Schilling ◽  
Carsten Bokemeyer ◽  
Uwe Koch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Supportive Care ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Health Care Service ◽  
Cancer Recurrence ◽  
Fear Of Cancer Recurrence ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Health Care Service Utilization ◽  
Fear Of Cancer ◽  
Anxiety And Fear

scholarly journals Prevalence and correlates of psychological distress, unmet supportive care needs, and fear of cancer recurrence among haematological cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nienke Zomerdijk ◽  
Michelle Jongenelis ◽  
Camille E Short ◽  
Andrew Smith ◽  
Jane Turner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Supportive Care ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Unmet Needs ◽  
Cancer Recurrence ◽  
Supportive Care Needs ◽  
Fear Of Cancer Recurrence ◽  
Disruptive Effect ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Fear Of Cancer

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has had a disruptive effect on people with haematological cancers, who represent a high-risk population due to the nature of their disease and immunosuppressive treatments. We aimed to identify the psychological impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on haematology patients and identify correlated factors to inform the development of appropriate supportive interventions.Methods 394 respondents volunteered their participation in response to a study advertisement distributed online through established haematology groups. Participants completed a self-report online survey exploring well-being, psychological distress, unmet supportive care needs, and fear of cancer recurrence.Results At least 1 in 3 respondents (35%) reported clinical levels of distress and nearly 1 in 3 (32%) identified at least one unmet need. Among respondents in remission (n = 134), clinical fear of cancer recurrence was reported by nearly all (95%). Unmet needs, pre-existing health conditions, younger age, financial concerns, and perceived risk of contracting COVID-19 were the dominant factors contributing to psychological distress during the pandemic. Psychological distress, lost income, perceived inadequate support from care team, perceived risk of contracting COVID-19, and being a woman were significantly associated with unmet needs. Psychological distress and concern about the impact of COVID-19 on cancer management were significantly associated with fear of cancer recurrence among respondents in remission.Conclusion Results highlight the high psychological burden and unmet needs experienced by people with haematological cancers during the COVID-19 pandemic and indicate a need for innovative solutions to rapidly identify distress and unmet needs during, and beyond, pandemic times.

A National Study of Health Care Service Utilization and Substance Use After the 2010 Chilean Earthquake

2014 ◽  
Vol 65 (11) ◽  
pp. 1392-1395 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dana Rose Garfin ◽  
Vanessa Juth ◽  
Roxane Cohen Silver ◽  
Francisco Javier Ugalde ◽  
Heiko Linn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Service Utilization ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Health Care Service ◽  
National Study ◽  
Health Care Service Utilization ◽  
Chilean Earthquake

Parent caregiver-related predictors of health care service utilization by children with cerebral palsy enrolled in Medicaid

2002 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajesh Balkrishnan ◽  
Michelle Naughton ◽  
Beth P. Smith ◽  
Janeen Manuel ◽  
L.Andrew Koman
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Service Utilization ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Health Care Service ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Health Care Service Utilization
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