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Unmet supportive needs of cancer patients in an acute care hospital in Japan—a census study
Supportive Care in Cancer, 10/28/09

Fujisawa D et al. – Needs related to psychological issues were more prevalent among cancer patients than among non–cancer patients, despite a similar level of physical distress. Special attention should be paid to cancer patients who worry over future prospects or interpersonal and social issues, and those who have two or more severe symptoms.

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Patients Supportive Care Needs Beyond the End of Cancer Treatment: A Prospective, Longitudinal Survey
Journal of Clinical Oncology, 11/09/09 Relevance Score: 82%

Variations in nursing care quality across hospitals
Journal of Advanced Nursing, 11/04/09 Relevance Score: 78%

Perceived entitlement to pain-related support and pain catastrophizing: Associations with perceived and observed support
Pain, 10/16/09 Relevance Score: 68%

Key Concepts for Estimating the Burden of Surgical Conditions and the Unmet Need for Surgical Care
World Journal of Surgery, 11/11/09 Relevance Score: 67%

Continuing Psychosocial Care Needs in Children With New-Onset Epilepsy and Their Parents
Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 11/05/09 Relevance Score: 67%