Supportive Care Needs in Australian Melanoma Patients and Caregivers: Results from a Quantitative Cross-Sectional Survey

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