Identifying the unmet supportive care needs of people affected by kidney cancer: a systematic review

ConclusionsThere was a wide range of unmet supportive care needs experienced by people diagnosed with kidney cancer. A prominent focus was on psychological and physical needs. Further research is needed to understand how clinical (stage/treatment) and demographic (age/socio-economic/ethnicity) variables may moderate or mediate the relationship with unmet needs over time. With many unmet needs identified, this review provides a starting place to inform future work to address the complex unmet supportive care needs of people affected by kidney cancer.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsIndividuals living with kidney cancer have many unmet supportive care needs, and future research is needed to learn about what are the most pressing needs and how to best address these concerns to ensure holistic person-centered care is delivered.
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research