@article{CCO9214,
author = {Whye Lian Cheah and Ngok Chuo Ling and Kam Hock Chang},
title = {The supportive care needs for prostate cancer patients in Sarawak},
journal = {Chinese Clinical Oncology},
volume = {5},
number = {1},
year = {2016},
keywords = {},
abstract = {Background: This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the prevalence of unmet supportive care needs among prostate cancer patients.
Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted among all prostate cancer patients at the Sarawak General Hospital. Interview was done using the Supportive Care Needs Survey-Short Form (SCNS-SF) and the Health Service Utilization Questionnaires (HSUQ). Data were analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) 20.
Results: A total of ninety-five patients participated, with majority were aged 65 and above and of primary educational level. The two most frequently reported unmet supportive care needs were “informed about cancer which is under control or diminishing” and “informed about things you can do to help yourself to get well” under the domain Health System and Information. Respondents who were older (65 years and above) had significant lower unmet needs in psychology (P},
issn = {2304-3873}, url = {https://cco.amegroups.org/article/view/9214}
}