Assessment of Supportive Care Needs among Cancer Women Undergoing Chemotherapy

Document Type : Original Article

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1 faculty of nursing mansoura university

2 Lecturer of Woman's Health and Midwifery Nursing

3 Professor of Woman's Health and Midwifery Nursing3, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Egypt

Abstract

Background: Proper assessment of unmet needs for supportive care in cancer- women undergoing
chemotherapy and providing this care in any problem with them is very important to improve their rehabilitation and
lifestyle quality. Aim: This study aimed to assess the supportive care needs among cancer women undergoing
chemotherapy. Design: The researchers used a descriptive study design. Setting: This research was carried out at
Oncology Center in Mansoura University hospitals, Mansoura city, Dakahlia governorate, Egypt. Sample type: A
purposive sample was utilized. Study Sample: The study sample included 354 women with cancer undergoing
chemotherapy. Tools: Two tools were used; a structured interview questionnaire and Short -form supportive care needs
questionnaire (SCNS –SF34). Results: More than half of the studied women reported high somatic & daily life and
psychological needs, nearly half of them reported high patient surveillance & support and health system & information
needs. Nearly half of them reported moderate sexuality needs. The demograghic characteristics and medical history of
the studied women had a highly statistically significant association with total supportive care needs score. Conclusion:
Cancer women undergoing chemotherapy reported high need toward somatic & daily life, Psychological, patient
surveillance & supportive and health system & information supportive care needs and moderate need toward sexuality.
Recommendation: Greater attention should be given to provide supportive care needs for cancer women undergoing
chemotherapy.

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