Table 6.
Issues that can seriously impact long-term survival and components of care that are important for long-term survival for Case 2
| Issues that can seriously impact long-term survival | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Risk of recurrence and progression of disease status | 38 (17.4) |
| Symptom management | 31 (14.2) |
| Lifestyle and health management | 29 (13.3) |
| Issues with social rehabilitation | 19 (8.7) |
| Psychological status of patients | 14 (6.4) |
| Change of role in society | 13 (6.0) |
| Support for families of patients | 12 (5.5) |
| Anxiety about recurrence | 12 (5.5) |
| Loss of physical strength/functions | 10 (4.6) |
| Spiritual issues | 10 (4.6) |
| Psychological and physical influence of severe side effects experienced | 8 (3.7) |
| Anxiety of/support for families | 7 (3.2) |
| Understanding the disease | 6 (2.8) |
| Financial issues | 6 (2.8) |
| Decision-making issues | 3 (1.4) |
| Total | 218 (100) |
| Components of care that are important for long-term survival | |
| Help with maintenance and enhancement of health | 47 (19.3) |
| Psychological support | 38 (15.6) |
| Support for families | 32 (13.2) |
| Help with symptom management/self-care | 32 (13.2) |
| Assistance with social rehabilitation | 19 (7.8) |
| Help with strengthening social support | 17 (7.0) |
| Assistance with possible recurrence | 15 (6.2) |
| Help with continuation of regular hospital visits | 11 (4.5) |
| Assistance with financial issues | 10 (4.1) |
| Spiritual care | 8 (3.3) |
| Assistance with having positive attitude toward life | 6 (2.5) |
| Help with decision-making | 5 (2.1) |
| Others (role, dealing with long-term treatment, support for self-advocacy) | 3 (1.2) |
| Total | 243 (100) |