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Supportive care needs of cancer patients: A literature review

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 August 2014

Ayana Smith ,
Yolanda M. Hyde  and
Deb Stanford
Ayana Smith
Affiliation:
Cone Health, Greensboro, North Carolina
Yolanda M. Hyde*
Affiliation:
School of Nursing, The University of North Carolina, Greensboro, North Carolina
Deb Stanford
Affiliation:
Cone Health, Greensboro, North Carolina
*
Address correspondence and reprint requests to: Yolanda M. Hyde, School of Nursing, The University of North Carolina, Post Office Box 26170, Greensboro, North Carolina 27042-6170. E-mail: ymhyde@uncg.edu
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Abstract

Objective:

This review of the research literature explored the supportive care needs of cancer patients of varying ages and genders at varying stages of cancer treatment.

Method:

We conducted a search of online databases of peer-reviewed studies published in the English language between 2009 and 2014.

Results:

This paper reviews research studies that explored the supportive care needs of cancer patients through focus groups, surveys, and interviews. The samples addressed varied in age, ethnicity, and gender.

Significance of Results:

One major need identified was the requirement of informational support. Other essential needs included emotional, spiritual, and financial support. Supportive care can be administered in various ways—for example, by religious communities or caregivers as well as providers. However, healthcare providers must recognize the supportive care needs of their patients and incorporate effective resources and interventions into treatment plans.

Keywords

Supportive care needsCancer patientsReview of research
Type
Original Articles
Information
Palliative & Supportive Care , Volume 13 , Issue 4 , August 2015 , pp. 1013 - 1017
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2014 

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