Table 3.

Thematic analysis of the needs of patients with BM and their caregivers, as determined by drivers of poor QoL.

Needs of patients with BM and their caregivers	References
Support for declining physical and motor functioning, including services from physical therapists or physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians	(54–57, 61)
Early consultation of psychiatric and psychological support services for both the patient and caregivers	(39, 53, 61, 62, 71)
Ability to stay connected to social networks to preserve emotional wellbeing	(61, 69)
Frequent information sharing with caregivers, especially around expectations on physical and medical matters	(65, 69, 70)
Careful and frequent medication review to limit side effects, with special attention to dexamethasone	(53, 60, 61)