Table 1.

Components of the need-based intervention

Session	Style	Time	Componentsa	Description
1	Interview during the hospital visit	90 min	Introduction	Explanation about the purpose and methods of the intervention and establishing a confidential relationship.
			Identification of patients’ unmet needs	Recognizing patients’ unmet needs based on review of the SCNS-SF34b. Their highest unmet needs were discussed in problem-solving therapy.
			Problem-solving therapy	Introducing the purpose and methods of problem-solving treatment, identifying patients’ problems, and setting goals using a worksheet.
			Behavioral activation	Introducing activity scheduling and encouraging behavioral activation.
			Psychoeducation	Provision of a booklet containing useful information such as self-care for adverse events of anti-cancer treatment, psychological impact of cancer and its treatment, and available social resources.
2	Interview during the hospital visit	60 min	Problem-solving therapy	Brainstorming about strategies to resolve the problems and develop a concrete plan for problem resolution.
			Behavioral activation	Identifying the activities to achieve a better feeling by reviewing their activity scheduling sheet, and discussing the plan to include these activities in their life.
3	Telephone interview	30 min	Problem-solving therapy	Continue to learn and master problem-solving therapy.
4	Telephone interview	30 min	Problem-solving therapy	Continue to learn and master problem-solving therapy.
			Termination	Reviewing the previous sessions and managing anxiety about termination of the intervention (as needed).

^aAfter completion, each session was reviewed and supervised by a psycho-oncologist.

^bSupportive Care Needs Survey–Short Form.