Investigation of the supportive care for postoperative patients with colorectal cancer

Abstract

Objective To get a comprehensive understanding of the supportive care needs of postoperative patients with colorectal cancer , and to provide the basis to carry out health guidance for nursing staff.Methods Totals of 161 patients with colorectal cancer were chosen from March to July , 2012.Based on the Australian Bonevski ’ s supportive care needs survey （ SCNS ） , a self-design questionnaire including six demand dimensions and seventy items was used in the research .Results The mean rate of need of the six dimensions was 79.12%and the unsatisfied need rate was 78.63%.The score of mental need , need of care and support , need of physical and daily life , need of the healthcare information , the need of sexual life and the need of stoma were （2.71 ±0.56）, （2.66 ±0.46）, （2.25 ±0.67）, （1.94 ±0.67）, （1.88 ±1.25） and （0.66 ±1.18）, respectively.The postoperative care need among each dimension was significantly different （F=867.81, P〈0.05）.Conclusions The nursing staff should comprehensively understand the patient ’ s demand and adjust the nursing service timely .Nursing managers should carry out continuing education of nurses based on patients ’ demand, to promote the development of nursing science . Key words: Colorectal cancer Postoperative care Questionnaire survey Health services needs and demand Supportive care