NHU CẦU CẦN ĐƯỢC HỖ TRỢ CỦA NGƯỜI BỆNH UNG THƯ TẠI KHOA UNG BƯỚU BỆNH VIỆN ĐA KHOA TRÀ VINH

Abstract

Background: Currently, cancer is one of the leading causes of death among chronic noncommunicable diseases. Cancer prevalence is increasing in poor countries, developing countries and developed countries. However, poor countries and developing countries with low or middle incomes, in addition to having difficulty accessing services that support timely diagnosis, treatment and care, lack access to medical information sources and support for communication and mental needs also face many difficulties, affecting the quality of care and treatment for cancer patients. Objective: To survey the need for support in medical information, communication, and spirituality of cancer patients at the Oncology Department, Tra Vinh General Hospital. Materials and methods: Descriptive cross-sectional study conducted on 110 cancer patients being treated at the Oncology Department, Tra Vinh General Hospital from April 2021 to June 2021. The research was conducted using available questionnaires to directly interview subjects. Results: The information needs that need support range from 35.5% to 78.2%, the highest percentage of communication needs is the need for encouragement from family members with 93.6%. Regarding spiritual needs, the highest proportion is the need to be respected and treated normally by people around (88.2%). Conclusion: Cancer patients have high needs for information, communication, and emotional support to improve the quality of treatment and care for cancer patients.