ArticlePsycho-oncology2026
Psychosocial Well-Being and Care Among Advanced Cancer Patients: A Multi-Country Southeast Asia Study.
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backgroundPsychosocial care is an integral part of palliative oncology care, yet little is known about psychosocial well-being and care in Southeast Asia. This study examined psychosocial well-being and its associated factors among advanced cancer patients across the region, and explored psychosocial support services they received.
methodThis cross-sectional, multi-country study recruited 1198 adults diagnosed with stage IV solid cancer who were receiving oncology care in Indonesia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
resultsUsing the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General, the mean emotional and social well-being scores were 17.22 (SD = 5.30) and 20.59 (SD = 4.48) respectively, with larger cross-country variation in emotional than social well-being. Greater symptom burden and financial difficulties were associated with poorer emotional well-being
conclusionsThere is a vital unmet need for psychosocial oncology support services in Southeast Asia. Efforts to systematically screen for distress and develop psychosocial support services are warranted.
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