Sociodemographic, Medical, and Psychosocial Factors Associated With Supportive Care Needs in Adults Diagnosed With Uveal Melanoma

JAMA Ophthalmology
Timothy J WilliamsonAnnette L Stanton

Abstract

Understanding supportive care needs in patients with cancer is important for developing approaches that enhance quality of life and promote satisfaction with care. To characterize the nature and frequency of sociodemographic, medical, and psychosocial factors associated with unmet needs in patients with uveal melanoma 1 week and 3 months after diagnosis. This 3-month, prospective, longitudinal survey study was conducted at a university-based ophthalmology practice from June 1, 2007, to July 1, 2011. Data were analyzed in April 2017. Consecutive patients (n = 429) scheduled for diagnostic evaluation for an intraocular abnormality were assessed for eligibility. Participants were ineligible (n = 25) if they were younger than 18 years, had previous advanced cancer, or evidenced cognitive impairment. Of the patients who provided informed consent (n = 306), those subsequently diagnosed with uveal melanoma by an ophthalmologist (n = 107) were included in the analysis. Unmet needs (ie, desire for help in psychological, physical, health information, communication, or social domains) were assessed using the Cancer Needs Questionnaire. Multivariable regression analyses determined factors associated with unmet need severity across 3 months...Continue Reading

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Apr 29, 2020·Supportive Care in Cancer : Official Journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer·Hong FuRaymond Javan Chan
Sep 18, 2020·Journal of Behavioral Medicine·Kate L HertsAnnette L Stanton
Jan 26, 2021·Journal of Ophthalmology·Wenting CaiJing Yu
Aug 20, 2021·European Journal of Cancer Care·Eline de HeusSaskia F A Duijts

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