Unmet Supportive Care Needs of Prostate Cancer survivors in China: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract

Objectives: To ascertain the prevalence and factors associated with unmet supportive care needs among prostate cancer survivors in China. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey using paper questionnaires comprising demographic data and the Chinese version of the Supportive Care Needs Survey-Short Form (SCNS-SF34). A total of 143 patients from a tertiary hospital participated. Results: The prevalence of unmet supportive care needs varied between 1.43% and 50.00%. The duration since treatment conclusion correlated with the SCNS-SF34 scores, specifically, patients who had completed treatment within the past 6 months reported higher needs than those treated over 6 months prior. The domain of the health system and information emerged as the most pressing need for both groups. Conclusion：Prostate cancer survivors exhibit a clear necessity for sustained supportive care, particularly concerning health system and information. Nurses must prioritize these needs, especially for patients within 6 months post-treatment, and future research should endeavor to expand the avenues of healthcare service provision.