Table 2 General practice needs in cancer patients
From: Health care needs of cancer survivors in general practice: a systematic review
| Type of need | Nr. of studies reporting this need* | Studies |
|---|---|---|
| Psychosocial needs (total) | 12 | |
| Support | 7 | [23–25, 29, 31, 32, 34] |
| Discussing psychosocial impact of cancer | 6 | [23, 25, 29, 34, 36, 37] |
| Talking about difficulties in relationships | 4 | [23, 28, 29, 36] |
| Other subtopics | 4 | [24, 25, 27, 30] |
| Need for medical issues (total) | 11 | |
| Non-cancer-related medical problems | 7 | [25, 26, 30, 32, 35–37] |
| (Late) treatment effects | 4 | [28, 29, 34, 37] |
| Other subtopics | 5 | [24, 26, 29, 35, 36] |
| Informational needs (total) | 8 | |
| Answering questions/general information | 6 | [24, 25, 30, 31, 34, 37] |
| Long-term effects/management | 3 | [24, 30, 34] |
| Peer support groups | 3 | [24, 29, 33] |
| Other subtopics | 2 | [24, 29] |
| Need for proactive contact (total) | 4 | |
| Proactive contact from general practitioner | 3 | [24, 29, 37] |
| Designated appointment | 2 | [24, 28] |
| Encouragement to contact the PCP with questions | 1 | [29] |
| Other needs (total) | 8 | |
| Financial and practical issues | 4 | [24, 25, 28, 29] |
| Referrals to specialists | 4 | [25, 32, 34, 37] |
| Care for caregivers and family | 4 | [27, 29, 32, 37] |
| Other subtopics | 1 | [34] |
