Table 3.
Ten most frequently reported unmet needs (modified SCNS 34)
| Rank | Modified SCNS-SF34 item | Domain | Average score | N (%) of unmet needs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Item 29, being informed the reason to receive chemotherapy after surgery and common side effects | Chemotherapy | 73.6 ± 23.8 | 113/135 (85.7%) |
| 2 | Item 31, the common side effects of chemotherapy and how to handle them | Chemotherapy | 73.4 ± 25.0 | 105/135 (77.8%) |
| 3 | Item 8, fears about the cancer spreading | Psychological | 70.2 ± 25.6 | 104/135 (77.0%) |
| 4 | Item 28, being informed about the foods for recovery and foods to avoid | Chemotherapy | 68.8 ± 23. 2 | 104/135 (77.0%) |
| 5 | Item 27, being informed about things you can do to help yourself to get well | Health system and information | 68.2 ± 26.8 | 96/135 (71.1%) |
| 6 | Item 30, the time to start chemotherapy and how many cycles to receive | Chemotherapy | 68.2 ± 27.4 | 96/135 (71.1%) |
| 7 | Item 20, cost of surgery and chemotherapy | Patient care and support | 67.8 ± 27.2 | 98/135 (72.6%) |
| 8 | Item 18, financial support and insurance coverage for my disease and treatment | Patient care and support | 66.6 ± 27.8 | 96/135 (71.1%) |
| 9 | Item 4, not being able to do the things you used to do | Physical and daily living | 64.8 ± 26.6 | 95/135 (70.4%) |
| 10 | Item 32, emotional scared of chemotherapy | Chemotherapy | 64.8 ± 27.8 | 94/135 (69.6%) |
SCNS-SF34, 34-item Supportive Care Needs Survey