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KMID : 0613620190390040356
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Health Social Welfare Review
2019 Volume.39 No. 4 p.356 ~ p.395
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Qualitative Study of Cancer Survivors’ Needs Related to Survival Stages
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Kim Da-Eun
Kim Hea-Lim
Yang Dong-Wook
Kang Eun-Sil
Kim Jin-Hyun
Bae Eun-Young
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Abstract
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The difficulty and needs of cancer patients depend on their stage of survival. Understanding the multidimensional needs of cancer patients at different stages of survival is an important task in developing an effective social support system for them. The purpose of this study is to explore the needs of cancer patients in early stages and long-term stages of survival, and to lay the groundwork for social support. We collected data using focus group interviews with cancer patients and carers. The results of phenomenological analysis were as follows. In the early stages of survival, cancer survivors needed increased access to information and social support for the burden of family care. In the long-term survival stage, cancer survivors were struggling to earn a living due to the economic burden accumulated during the long treatment period. After treatment, they needed long-term social support such as social rehabilitation and labor participation support. It is hoped that the results of this study will be used as a basis for understanding the needs of the survival stages of cancer patients and for preparing policy measures.
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KEYWORD
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Cancer Survivor, Needs, Survival Stage, Qualitative Study
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