ArticleBMC palliative care2021
Unmet needs related to the quality of life of advanced cancer patients in Korea: a qualitative study.
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- Psychosocial factors associated with quality of life in cancer patients undergoing treatment: an umbrella review.Health and quality of life outcomes · 2025Pooled it
- Unmet Needs of Palliative Cancer Patients: A Grounded Theory Study.The American journal of hospice & palliative care · 2026Article
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- Psychometric Characteristics of the Fear of Cancer Recurrence Inventory-Severity Subscale Among Korean Cancer Survivors.Journal of preventive medicine and public health = Yebang Uihakhoe chi · 2024Article
- End-of-life care needs in cancer patients: a qualitative study of patient and family experiences.BMC palliative care · 2024Article
- Impact of post-treatment symptoms on supportive care needs among breast cancer survivors in South Korea.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2023Article
- Development and pilot study of "Smart Cancer Care": a platform for managing side effects of chemotherapy.BMC health services research · 2023Review
- Are gastrointestinal problems, nutritional care, and nutritional care needs associated with quality of life in patients with advanced cancer? Results of the observational eQuiPe study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023Observational
- Qualitative Research in Healthcare: Necessity and Characteristics.Journal of preventive medicine and public health = Yebang Uihakhoe chi · 2023Review
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Abstract
backgroundIt has recently been emphasized that the unmet needs of cancer patients should be evaluated more holistically, for example, by exploring caregivers' perspectives and cross cultural differences. This study explored additional domains or items of unmet needs among Korean cancer patients in reference to the Sheffield Profile for Assessment and Referral to Care (SPARC).
methodsWe conducted four focus group discussions (FGDs) with 15 cancer patients, following a semi-structured format to elicit participants' health perceptions, comments on SPARC, and opinions on the roles of medical professionals to improve the health-related quality of life of cancer patients. We analyzed the verbatim transcripts using a content analysis method.
resultsThe following themes were derived: living as a cancer patient, striving to overcome cancer, changing attitudes toward life after the cancer diagnosis, and ways to live a better life as a cancer patient. The participants asserted the significance of providing adequate treatment information that is easily understood by cancer patients during the conversation between patients and medical professionals. Besides the physical symptoms identified by SPARC, the participants struggled with numbness in their hands and feet and hair loss. Korean cancer patients prominently wished to avoid burdening their family or others in their daily life. They considered the improvement of health behaviors, such as diet and exercise, as part of the treatment, which was not limited to drugs. Furthermore, it was essential to evaluate the value of cancer patients' lives, as they desired to be helpful members of their families and society.
conclusionsThis study identified additional domains and items of unmet needs of Korean cancer patients and broadened the understanding of unmet needs among cancer patients.
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