Unmet supportive care needs and predictor of breast cancer patients in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
pp. 107815522110391
Author(s):  
Sujana H Chowdhury ◽  
Bilkis Banu ◽  
Nasrin Akter ◽  
Sarder M Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Supportive Care ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Unmet Needs ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Supportive Care Needs ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background Breast cancer survivor goes through a period of needs in their post-treatment daily life. Relatively few studies have been conducted to understand the unmet needs among breast cancer survivors in Bangladesh. Recognize and measure patterns and predictors of unmet needs of breast cancer patients was the aim of the study. Objective To identify and measure patterns and predictors of unmet needs of breast cancer patients in Bangladesh. Method A cross-sectional study among 138 breast cancer patients; conveniently selected from two public and two private cancer institutes. Face-to-face interview for data collection and medical record review for checklist was done. Unmet needs have been determined by the supportive care needs survey short form 34 scale. Logistic regression analyses were performed to identify the predictors of unmet needs. Results The study indicated the top 10 moderate-to-high needs; among which the top five needs were from the information need domain. Surprisingly, private cancer treatment centers were identified as a significant predictor for unmet needs. Patients from private cancer institutes reported more explanation needs as well as needs with their physical and daily living and sexuality. Furthermore, the type of treatment like patient receiving combine treatment therapy reported more need for help compared to the patient receiving chemotherapy alone. Moreover, housewives reported the low need for patient care and support systems as a result of their reluctant behavior towards their health. Conclusion Individual’s unmet need assessment should be a part of every treatment protocol of breast cancer for a better treatment outcome.

Unmet supportive care needs and determinants among cancer patients treated at University of Gondar Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: A prospective cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
pp. 107815522097103
Author(s):  
Begashaw Melaku Gebresillassie ◽  
Asnakew Achaw Ayele ◽  
Tadesse Melaku Abegaz
Keyword(s):  
Supportive Care ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Unmet Needs ◽  
Unmet Need ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Supportive Care Needs ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Predicting Factors ◽  
Specialized Hospital

Background Assessment of supportive care needs is an important requirement to plan supportive care intervention. This study aimed to assess the unmet supportive care needs of cancer patients treated at the University of Gondar Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia. Methods A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted from January 1, 2017 to August 30, 2017. Adult (18 years and greater) cancer patients and those who were receiving therapy were included. The 34-Item short-form Supportive Care Needs Survey(SCNS-SF34) tool was used to assess unmet needs. The data collected were analyzed using SPSS version-21. Results A total of 150 interview guides were included in the analysis (97.4% of response rate). In the majority of 65(43.3%) the participants, the disease was metastasized even though they have undergone surgery 78 (52%). The overall mean score level of unmet need for cancer care was 3.49. The highest unmet need mean score was reported from the health system and information need domain. A significant unmet need difference concerning different need domain was found in sex, age, residence, occupation status, and monthly income. Sex and residence were found to be independent predicting factors for unmet supportive care needs. Conclusion The overall level of unmet need was high. A significant unmet need difference was found in sex, age, residence, occupation status, and monthly income. Sex and residence were found to be independent predicting factors. Hence, professionals working in the oncology unit should be aware of unmet needs and expect changes over time. Certain programs and services to address the identified unmet needs should be urgently provided.

scholarly journals Unmet Needs Among Breast Cancer Patients in a Developing Country and Supportive Care Needs Survey Validation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmen L. Gálvez-Hernández ◽  
Allison Boyes ◽  
Andrea Ortega-Mondragón ◽  
Andrea G. Romo-González ◽  
Alejandro Mohar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Supportive Care ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Developing Country ◽  
Unmet Needs ◽  
Supportive Care Needs ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Survey Validation

scholarly journals Course and predictors of supportive care needs among Mexican breast cancer patients: A longitudinal study

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (9) ◽  
pp. 2132-2140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adriana Pérez-Fortis ◽  
Joke Fleer ◽  
Maya J. Schroevers ◽  
Patricia Alanís López ◽  
Juan José Sánchez Sosa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Supportive Care ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Supportive Care Needs ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Care Needs

A study of mood states and diurnal salivary cortisol rhythms in breast cancer patients awaiting radiotherapy: A cross sectional study

2008 ◽  
Vol 26 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 22160-22160
Author(s):  
N. Raizada ◽  
H. S. Vadiraja ◽  
R. M. Raghavendra ◽  
B. S. Ajaikumar ◽  
R. S. Bilimagga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Salivary Cortisol ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Mood States ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Guideline adherence and clinical outcome in vulnerable and healthy breast cancer patients: Results of a prospective cross-sectional study in Germany.

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e18132-e18132
Author(s):  
Elna Kuehnle ◽  
Wulf Siggelkow ◽  
Iris Schrader ◽  
Kristina Luebbe ◽  
Stefanie Noeding ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Survival Analysis ◽  
Clinical Outcome ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Guideline Adherence ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vulnerable Patients

e18132 Background: In 2003 the German Cancer Society and the German Society for Breast Disease introduced a number of Quality Indicators (QIs) to improve standards of breast cancer care. Although QIs should be based on clinical evidence, evidence for important subpopulations (i.e. vulnerable patients) is often limited. In this prospective cross-sectional study we assessed conformity and non-conformity of guidelines and their impact on clinical outcome in a real-world setting. Methods: This prospective analysis included patients with primary breast cancer. Patients with stage IV and recurrent breast cancer were excluded. Data was collected from 2012-2016 in six certified breast care centers using a personal questionnaire and data from the patients' medical records. Guideline adherence to a set of 11 QIs was explored. Overall survival (OS) and disease free survival (DFS) were correlated with fulfillment of QIs and tumor characteristics. Results: Survival analysis was conducted in 2390 patients with a median follow-up of 16 months. 88 (4%) patients had a recurrent disease. 31 (1.3%) patients died of breast cancer. Tumor stage, grading, Her2- and hormone receptor status and Ki-67 correlated with DFS and OS. 1725/1907 patients (90.5%) received a guideline adherent treatment. The most prevalent reasons for non-conformity were old age (24.7%) and/or comorbidity (20.9%). Breast cancer specific DFS and OS were not significantly different between patients treated adherent or not adherent to the guidelines. In contrast, survival analysis of death other than breast cancer showed a significantly worse OS (p = 0.006) for patients not treated according to guideline recommendation. Conclusions: Conformity of clinical guidelines was observed in the majority of patients including healthy and vulnerable patients. These patients tended to have a longer breast cancer specific survival. Patients who were not considered suitable for guideline-adherent therapy died more often from other medical reasons rather than from breast cancer. In our study 10% of the patients had a limited life expectancy due to old age and co-morbidities with no assumed benefit from guideline adherence.

Associated factors with psychological distress in Moroccan breast cancer patients: A cross-sectional study

The Breast ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 31 ◽  
pp. 26-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Soufiane Berhili ◽  
Selma Kadiri ◽  
Amal Bouziane ◽  
Abdallah Aissa ◽  
Elamin Marnouche ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional
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