Abstract
Objective To explore the specific supportive care needs of patients with gynecologic cancer, and provide evidence for health care personnel to assess and meet needs of patients with gynecologic cancer. Methods Using phenomenological research method, 24 women with gynecologic cancer were investigated by in-depth interview. Themes and sub-themes was extracted through content analysis. Results Three kinds of specific supportive care needs were found, including specific symptom management needs, spousal relationship consolidation needs and self-esteem maintaining needs, and there existed gaps between patients identified needs and actual acquisition from health care personnel. Conclusions Health care personnel should accurately assess the specific supportive care needs of patients with gynecologic cancer and then carry out targeted professional social support services to further meet patients' needs. Key words: Genital neoplasms; Female; Social support; Health services needs; Qualitative research
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