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Date Published: 25/06/2025
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.51298/vmj.v551i2.14660
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Vol. 551 No. 2 (2025)
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Nguyễn Thị Thiên, N., & Hà Thị Như, X. (2025). SUPPORTIVE CARE NEEDS AMONG BREAST CANCER PATIENTS AFTER MASTECTOMY AT CHO RAY HOSPITAL. Vietnam Medical Journal, 551(2). https://doi.org/10.51298/vmj.v551i2.14660

SUPPORTIVE CARE NEEDS AMONG BREAST CANCER PATIENTS AFTER MASTECTOMY AT CHO RAY HOSPITAL

Nga Nguyễn Thị Thiên, Xuân Hà Thị Như

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Abstract

Objective: To determine supportive care needs among breast cancer patients after mastectomy. Subjects and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 227 breast cancer patients post-mastectomy, treated at the Breast Department – Oncology Center, Cho Ray Hospital, from September 2024 to April 2025. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a 34-item questionnaire covering five domains: physical, psychological, support, medical information, and sexuality. Descriptive analysis was used to calculate the median and interquartile range for each domain. Results: Supportive care needs were high in most domains. The median score for medical information needs was 86,4; psychological 77,5; support 75,0; and physical 75,0. Sexual needs had the lowest median score at 33,3. The overall median score across all five domains was 69,2, indicating diverse support needs following surgery. Conclusion: Breast cancer patients post-mastectomy reported high supportive care needs, especially in medical information and psychological support. Comprehensive assessment of these needs is essential for developing appropriate nursing care plans and improving care quality.

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breast cancer, mastectomy, care needs, medical information, psychological support

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