Factors associated with supportive care needs of patients under treatment for breast cancer

Schmid-Büchi, Silvia; Halfens, Ruud J.G.; Müller, Marianne; Dassen, Theo; van den Borne, Bart

doi:10.1016/j.ejon.2012.02.003

Publication type:	Article in scientific journal
Type of review:	Peer review (publication)
Title:	Factors associated with supportive care needs of patients under treatment for breast cancer
Authors:	Schmid-Büchi, Silvia Halfens, Ruud J.G. Müller, Marianne Dassen, Theo van den Borne, Bart
DOI:	10.1016/j.ejon.2012.02.003
Published in:	European Journal of Oncology Nursing
Volume(Issue):	17
Issue:	1
Page(s):	22
Pages to:	29
Issue Date:	2013
Publisher / Ed. Institution:	Elsevier
ISSN:	1462-3889 1532-2122
Language:	English
Subjects:	Breast cancer; Needs; Psychosocial; Distress; Anxiety; Support; Interpersonal relationship; Symptom perception; Symptom management
Subject (DDC):	610.73: Nursing 616: Internal medicine and diseases
Abstract:	Purpose: This study aimed at gaining insight into supportive care needs and cancer treatment-related symptoms, and to determine factors associated with supportive care needs. Breast cancer and its treatment cause emotional trauma and health complaints. These lead to supportive care needs in some patients, while others are more able to cope with these consequences themselves. To be able to address these needs, it is important to identify patients' needs at the time they arise. Methods: Women (n = 175) with newly-diagnosed breast cancer, under treatment in two Swiss breast cancer clinics, participated in a cross-sectional survey. Standardized instruments were used: Supportive Care Needs Survey, Cancer- and Cancer Treatment-related Symptom Scale, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, Distress Thermometer, and Interpersonal Relationship Inventory. Results: The patients' most needed help with psychological issues. Many had treatment-related symptoms like fatigue (87.7%), hot flashes (71.5%), and a changed body appearance (55.8%). The majority suffered from distress (56.2%), fewer from anxiety (24.1%) and depression (12.1%). Physical and social impairment, impaired body image, distress, anxiety and depression, a lack of social support and conflicts in their personal relationships were associated with supportive care needs. Conclusions: The findings can help to identify more vulnerable patients with unmet needs and a higher demand for support. Assessment of patients enables health care professionals to provide support and counselling. In these assessments, the patients' relationship to close relatives should also be addressed.
URI:	https://digitalcollection.zhaw.ch/handle/11475/13318
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Departement:	School of Engineering
Organisational Unit:	Institute of Data Analysis and Process Design (IDP)
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Schmid-Büchi, S., Halfens, R. J. G., Müller, M., Dassen, T., & van den Borne, B. (2013). Factors associated with supportive care needs of patients under treatment for breast cancer. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 17(1), 22–29. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejon.2012.02.003

Schmid-Büchi, S. et al. (2013) ‘Factors associated with supportive care needs of patients under treatment for breast cancer’, European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 17(1), pp. 22–29. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejon.2012.02.003.

S. Schmid-Büchi, R. J. G. Halfens, M. Müller, T. Dassen, and B. van den Borne, “Factors associated with supportive care needs of patients under treatment for breast cancer,” European Journal of Oncology Nursing, vol. 17, no. 1, pp. 22–29, 2013, doi: 10.1016/j.ejon.2012.02.003.

SCHMID-BÜCHI, Silvia, Ruud J.G. HALFENS, Marianne MÜLLER, Theo DASSEN und Bart VAN DEN BORNE, 2013. Factors associated with supportive care needs of patients under treatment for breast cancer. European Journal of Oncology Nursing. 2013. Bd. 17, Nr. 1, S. 22–29. DOI 10.1016/j.ejon.2012.02.003

Schmid-Büchi, Silvia, Ruud J.G. Halfens, Marianne Müller, Theo Dassen, and Bart van den Borne. 2013. “Factors Associated with Supportive Care Needs of Patients under Treatment for Breast Cancer.” European Journal of Oncology Nursing 17 (1): 22–29. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejon.2012.02.003.

Schmid-Büchi, Silvia, et al. “Factors Associated with Supportive Care Needs of Patients under Treatment for Breast Cancer.” European Journal of Oncology Nursing, vol. 17, no. 1, 2013, pp. 22–29, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejon.2012.02.003.