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Unmet social support needs among older adults with cancer

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Adequate social support for older adults is necessary to maintain quality of life and reduce mortality and morbidity. However, little is known regarding the social support needs of older adults… Click to show full abstract

Adequate social support for older adults is necessary to maintain quality of life and reduce mortality and morbidity. However, little is known regarding the social support needs of older adults with cancer. The objective of the current study was to examine social support needs, specifically the unmet needs, among older adults with cancer.

Keywords: social support; older adults; support needs; adults cancer

Journal Title: Cancer
Year Published: 2019

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