Table 1.
Items in the responsiveness to uncertainty and emotions measure.
| PCC-CA 36 subscale | Item | Response options |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Uncertainty | How well do your doctors and other healthcare professionals help you deal with the uncertainties about your cancer? | Poorly, Not very well, Fairly well, Very Well, Outstanding, Does not apply |
| How well do your doctors and other healthcare professionals help you understand what information is most important? | ||
| How much do your doctors and other healthcare professionals help you understand: (a) If you are getting better or worse? |
Not at all, not very much, Somewhat, A lot, A great deal, Does not apply | |
| (b) The goal of your care? | ||
| (c) What is likely to happen with your cancer? | ||
| (d) How your symptoms may change? | ||
| Responding to Emotions | How often do your doctors and other healthcare professionals give the attention you need to your feelings and emotions? | Poorly, Not very well, Fairly well, Very Well, Outstanding, Does not apply |
| How well do your doctors and other healthcare professionals talk with you about how to cope with any fears, stress, and other feelings? | ||
| How much do your doctors and other healthcare professionals: (a) Pay attention to how you are doing emotionally? | Not at all, not very much, Somewhat, A lot, A great deal, Does not apply | |
| (b) Show concern for your feelings, not just your illness? | ||
| (c) Show concern for how your family is doing emotionally? | ||
| (d) Make you feel comfortable to talk about your fears, stress, and other feelings? |