title: Preferences for cancer support group topics and group satisfaction among patients and caregivers.
abstract: This study investigated patients living with cancer and caregivers of patients living with cancer with regard to cancer support group content and satisfaction with this model of support (N = 3,723). Using a cross-sectional survey design participants were recruited through registered users of the NexCura Cancer Profiler website. Demographic and clinical variables, including perceived social support, were compared between patients and caregivers. Topic importance questions, and the proportion of patients and caregivers who selected those topics identified as very important and important, was calculated and compared. Group satisfaction was elicited and compared between patients and caregivers. This research can be used to inform, guide, and support group work helping address patient and caregiver need improving their quality of life.
authors.affiliation: a Palliative Care & Geriatric Services, South Nassau Communities Hospital , Oceanside , NY , USA.
authors.forename: Kathleen D
authors.initials: KD
authors.lastname: Morse
authors.forename: Richard J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Gralla
authors.forename: Judy A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Petersen
authors.forename: Lisa M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Rosen
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017146:Models, Organizational; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D057240:Patient Preference / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012657:Self-Help Groups / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012944:Social Support