Prevalence and predictors of cancer patients' unexpressed needs in the admission interview of inpatient rehabilitation.

Verena HeßKarin MengThomas SchulteSilke NeuderthJürgen BengelHermann Faller Michael Schuler

Published in: Psycho-oncology (2020)

A relevant proportion of cancer patients reported unexpressed needs in the admission interview. This was associated with decreased mental health. Therefore, it seems necessary to support patients in expressing needs.

Keyphrases

mental health
end stage renal disease
emergency department
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
peritoneal dialysis
risk factors
prognostic factors
palliative care
patient reported outcomes
mental illness