Unmet supportive care needs and characteristics of family caregivers of patients with oral cancer after surgery

作者：Chen Shu Ching^*; Lai Yeur Hur; Liao Chun Ta; Huang Bing Shen; Lin Chien Yu; Fan Kang Hsing; Chang Joseph Tung Chien

来源：Psycho-Oncology, 2014, 23(5): 569-577.

DOI：10.1002/pon.3458

• cancer
• oncology
• oral cancer
• family caregiver
• unmet supportive care needs

ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to identify factors associated with unmet supportive care needs in family caregivers of patients with oral cancer after surgery. %26lt;br%26gt;MethodsIn a cross-sectional study, we recruited patient-family caregiver dyads from the otolaryngology head and neck surgery wards of a medical center in northern Taiwan. Patients were assessed using a set of structured questionnaires to measure symptom distress, sleep quality, and depression. Social support and supportive care needs of family caregivers were measured. %26lt;br%26gt;ResultsOf the 102 dyads surveyed, needs for supportive care in information domain and healthcare professional/healthcare services domain were highest. Patients with more severe symptoms and family caregivers who received less social support from family were associated with greater overall unmet supportive care needs. %26lt;br%26gt;ConclusionsFamily caregivers report the need for more information and healthcare services after a family member has had oral surgery. Caregiving training programs should be developed for caregivers on the basis of meeting reported needs.

• 出版日期2014-5
• 单位长春大学