| Literature DB >> 28605222 |
Anne C Kirchhoff1,2, Brynn Fowler1, Echo L Warner1, Samantha T Pannier1, Douglas Fair2, Holly Spraker-Perlman2, Jeff Yancey1, Brad Bott3, Carolyn Reynolds3, R Lor Randall1,4.
Abstract
Few studies have assessed oncology providers' perceptions of adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients' unmet needs. In this statewide survey (N = 91), we found that most providers recognize the financial, insurance, and late effects needs of their AYA cancer patients. However, employment, education, behavioral health, sexuality, and social and family issues were endorsed by less than half of providers as areas where AYAs needed assistance. Few providers felt that their AYA cancer patients had unmet needs for these same concerns. Educational efforts are needed to improve providers' awareness of the impact of cancer for AYA cancer patients.Entities:
Keywords: health service needs; oncology providers; supportive service needs
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28605222 PMCID: PMC6913104 DOI: 10.1089/jayao.2017.0011
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol ISSN: 2156-5333 Impact factor: 2.223