Supportive Care Needs in Australian Melanoma Patients and Caregivers: Results from a Quantitative Cross-Sectional Survey
Quality of life research(2023)
Abstract
This study aimed to investigate the supportive care needs of Australian melanoma patients and their caregivers to form the basis for improving services. General and melanoma-related supportive care needs in melanoma patients were measured using the SCNS-SF34 and SCNS-M12 respectively, whereas caregivers completed the SCNS-P C. Patients also completed the MCQ-28 and FCRI-9, with all participants completing the QLQ-C30, DASS-21, and questions measuring utilisation and preference for supportive health services. Multivariable stepwise logistic regression was used to identify variables associated with unmet needs in melanoma patients. A total of 56 early-stage patients, 100 advanced-stage patients, and 37 caregivers participated. At least three-quarters ( ≥ 75 ≥ 60
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Key words
Melanoma,Supportive care,Psycho-oncology,Quality of life,Anxiety,Unmet needs
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