Table 2.
Results of assessments in 232 patients using the PPQ.
| Item | Do you feel…? (Mean on Likert scale*) | Support requested (n, %) |
|---|---|---|
| PART I: MOOD AND WELL-BEING | ||
| Sad/depressed | 2.3 (1.2) | 37 (16) |
| Worried/anxious | 2.5 (1.2) | 36 (16) |
| Angry | 2.0 (1.2) | 28 (12) |
| Tense/nervous | 2.3 (1.2) | 33 (14) |
| Hopeful | 3.3 (1.2) | 25 (11) |
| Burdened by disease | 2.9 (1.3) | 44 (19) |
| Burdened by other problems | 2.2 (1.3) | 27 (12) |
| Sufficiently supported | 3.9 (1.3) | 33 (14) |
| Sufficiently informed | 3.5 (1.3) | 49 (21) |
| Profession | Received support (n, %) | If yes, how helpful? (Mean on Likert scale#) |
| PART II: RECEIVED SUPPORT | ||
| Doctor | 157 (68) | 3.9 (1.0) |
| Outpatient care/palliative services | 46 (20) | 3.8 (1.1) |
| Physiotherapist | 54 (23) | 3.6 (1.3) |
| Social service | 27 (12) | 3.4 (1.6) |
| Psychologist | 31 (13) | 3.3 (1.6) |
| Pastor | 11 (5) | 2.9 (1.7) |
| Dietician | 12 (5) | 2.8 (1.4) |
| Support group | 4 (2) | 2.3 (1.6) |
| Family | 174 (75) | 4.5 (0.9) |
| Friends | 156 (67) | 4.2 (1.0) |
| Profession | Requested support (n, %) | |
| PART III: REQUESTED SUPPORT | ||
| Doctor | 137 (59) | |
| Outpatient care/palliative services | 31 (13) | |
| Social service | 26 (11) | |
| Psychologist | 43 (19) | |
| Pastor | 10 (4) | |
| Dietician | 34 (15) | |
| Support group | 23 (10) | |
In part I, patients indicated their psychological well-being and mood as well as satisfaction and unmet information needs. In part II, patients indicated received support and rated how helpful the support was. In part III, patients indicated by which profession he/she needed support.
*
Likert scale 1–5 with 1 = not at all and 5 = very much.
#
Likert scale 1–5 with 1 = not at all helpul and 5 = very helpful.