Routine screening of Indigenous cancer patients' unmet support needs: A qualitative study of patient and clinician attitudes

Authors

Belinda Thewes, Charles Darwin University
Esther L. Davis, University of WollongongFollow
Afaf Girgis, UNSW, Ingham Institute For Applied Medical Research
Patricia C. Valery, Charles Darwin University
K Giam, Alan Walker Cancer Care Centre, Royal Darwin Hospital
Alison Hocking, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
J Jackson, Southern NSW Local Health District
Vincent He, Charles Darwin University
Desmond Yip, Australian National University
Gail Garvey, Menzies School Of Health Research

RIS ID

129162

Publication Details

Thewes, B., Davis, E. L., Girgis, A., Valery, P. C., Giam, K., Hocking, A., Jackson, J., He, V., Yip, D. & Garvey, G. (2016). Routine screening of Indigenous cancer patients' unmet support needs: A qualitative study of patient and clinician attitudes. International Journal for Equity in Health, 15 (90), 1-12.

Abstract

Indigenous Australians have poorer cancer outcomes in terms of incidence mortality and survival compared with non-Indigenous Australians. The factors contributing to this disparity are complex. Identifying and addressing the psychosocial factors and support needs of Indigenous cancer patients may help reduce this disparity. The Supportive Care Needs Assessment Tool for Indigenous People (SCNAT-IP) is a validated 26-item questionnaire developed to assess their unmet supportive care needs. This qualitative study reports on patient and clinician attitudes towards feasibility and acceptability of SCNAT-IP in routine care.