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. 2015 Oct 15;3(2):105–112. doi: 10.1093/nop/npv039

Table 4.

Ten most commonly reported moderate-to-high needs among carers as identified on the Partner and Carer Supportive Needs Scale (PCS)

Rank Moderate-to-high Need of Carer %
1 PCS23: Finding out about financial support and government benefits for the carer and/or the person with cancer 37.9
2 PCS2: Accessing information about the person with cancer's prognosis, or likely outcome 37.3
3 PCS20: Finding more accessible hospital parking 37.3
4 PCS22: Impact caring has had on carer's working life or usual activities 35.9
5 PCS14: Reducing stress in the person with cancer's life 35.7
6 PCS5: Accessing information on what the person with cancer's physical needs are likely to be 32.2
7 PCS11: Feeling confident that all the doctors are talking to each other to coordinate the person with cancer's care 32.2
8 PCS31: Managing concerns about the cancer coming back 30.8
9 PCS39: Working through the carer's feelings about death and dying 30.8
10 PCS10: Having opportunities to discuss their concerns with the doctors 30.5