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Article

A Pilot Study Examining the Unmet Needs of Cancer Survivors Living with Polypathology

by
M. Siu
1,
P. Catton
1,2,3,
J. Jones
1,2,4,* and
A.R. Jadad
1,2,5,6,7
1
Centre for Health, Wellness and Cancer Survivorship, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
2
Department of Radiation Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
3
Radiation Medicine Program, Princess Margaret Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
4
Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
5
Centre for Global eHealth Innovation, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
6
Department of Anesthesia, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
7
Department of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, and Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Curr. Oncol. 2013, 20(3), 266-269; https://doi.org/10.3747/co.20.1307
Submission received: 2 March 2013 / Revised: 3 April 2013 / Accepted: 4 May 2013 / Published: 1 June 2013

Abstract

With improved average longevity, the issue of polypathology in the cancer population is of growing importance, because it will increasingly affect more people. The present study piloted two self-report surveys aiming to provide preliminary data on the nature of polypathology and supportive care needs (met and unmet) of cancer survivors. Survivors were recruited from outpatient clinics at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto and were asked to complete and give feedback on the surveys. Of a convenience sample of 88 survivors, almost three quarters (73%) reported having polypathology, and 64% had at least 1 unmet need. Results also suggest that those with the highest number of needs were more likely to have polypathology. Our study invites further assessments with self-report surveys of the complex picture that arises when cancer is not the only disease affecting a person. It also highlights the need for innovative supportive services to address patient needs.
Keywords: polypathology; supportive-care needs; self-administered questionnaires; cancer survivor polypathology; supportive-care needs; self-administered questionnaires; cancer survivor

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Siu, M.; Catton, P.; Jones, J.; Jadad, A.R. A Pilot Study Examining the Unmet Needs of Cancer Survivors Living with Polypathology. Curr. Oncol. 2013, 20, 266-269. https://doi.org/10.3747/co.20.1307

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Siu M, Catton P, Jones J, Jadad AR. A Pilot Study Examining the Unmet Needs of Cancer Survivors Living with Polypathology. Current Oncology. 2013; 20(3):266-269. https://doi.org/10.3747/co.20.1307

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Siu, M., P. Catton, J. Jones, and A.R. Jadad. 2013. "A Pilot Study Examining the Unmet Needs of Cancer Survivors Living with Polypathology" Current Oncology 20, no. 3: 266-269. https://doi.org/10.3747/co.20.1307

APA Style

Siu, M., Catton, P., Jones, J., & Jadad, A. R. (2013). A Pilot Study Examining the Unmet Needs of Cancer Survivors Living with Polypathology. Current Oncology, 20(3), 266-269. https://doi.org/10.3747/co.20.1307

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