Evaluation of a survivorship needs assessment planning tool for head and neck cancer survivor-caregiver dyads.

ABSTRACT: PURPOSE:The objectives of this study were to test the acceptability and feasibility of a survivorship needs assessment planning (SNAP) tool for head and neck cancer (HNC) survivors and caregivers, evaluate short-term changes in psychosocial outcomes after completing the SNAP session, and develop strategies for system refinement. METHODS:We used a prospective one-group design and mixed methods with HNC survivors and caregivers (N?=?25 dyads). Participants completed baseline and 6-week surveys before and after completing a SNAP clinic visit to assess psychosocial outcomes and acceptability. Intervention sessions included tablet-based needs assessments driving tailored care plans. Dyads' open-ended feedback and clinician interviews (N?=?12) evaluated acceptability and feasibility. RESULTS:SNAP data collection time burden and technology challenges were minimal, and care plans included messages (M =?19), educational materials (M?=?13), and referrals (M?=?4.5; 86% behavioral medicine, 77% nutrition, 65% physical therapy). Participants reported high satisfaction with the session and care plan, highlighting the key strengths of pulling complex medical information together and the focus on caregiver well-being, with multiple suggestions to facilitate clinic workflow. Depression and unmet needs decreased and survivorship knowledge increased significantly in survivors and caregivers (p?

SUBMITTER: Sterba KR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6478174 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature