Psychological support requirements of haematological cancer survivors: how can health professionals meet their needs?

Psychology, Health & Medicine
Deborah RaphaelMerryn Gott

Abstract

Complex and intensive treatment may lead to psychosocial issues for haematological cancer survivors, which may endure after treatment. Psychological support is important for cancer survivors but not always available. This study aimed to determine the health professional psychological support needs of post-treatment haematological cancer survivors, through the use of across-sectional survey. Chi-Square analyses were used to calculate the differences in need for psychological support. Open text responses were analysed using quantitative content analysis. Four hundred and nine questionnaires were completed. Around quarter (24.6%) of participants reported needing more psychological support from a health professional, especially those who were aged 18-39, females, 'Other' ethnicity, single, living with other family/roommates, unemployed/on sick leave, suffering significant distress, and those with low/moderate social support. The majority of those desiring more support preferred it from a psychologist/counsellor (58.3%), or a haematologist (39.3%). Haematologists are a regular point of contact for these survivors and not only have the opportunity to discuss psychological issues with patients but to determine who needs referring to f...Continue Reading

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