Supportive care needs in Australian melanoma patients and caregivers: results from a quantitative cross-sectional survey
ConclusionAustralian melanoma patients and caregivers report substantial unmet supportive care needs, particularly regarding their psychological and emotional well-being. Psychological and emotional well-being services, such as access to a clinical psychologist or implementation of patient-reported outcome measures, should be incorporated into routine melanoma care to address unmet patient and caregiver needs and improve well-being.
Source: Quality of Life Research - Category: Health Management Source Type: research
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