2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer (Posters)-P2.25. Unmet Social Needs and Spiritual Well-Being of Lung Cancer Surgery Patients and Family Caregivers from the United States

P2.25. Unmet Social Needs and Spiritual Well-Being of Lung Cancer Surgery Patients and Family Caregivers from the United States - PDF(Slides)

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A study conducted by researchers from Chapman University, City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, Loma Linda University, and Morehouse School of Medicine explored the relationship between spiritual well-being and social needs of lung cancer surgery patients (LCSP) and their family caregivers (FCGs). The study found that addressing quality of life concerns related to spiritual well-being of patients and families should include considerations of social determinants of health such as stressors prior to surgery, racial identity, neighborhood safety, and religious affiliation.<br /><br />The study used a cross-sectional design and participants completed questionnaires assessing social needs characteristics and spiritual well-being. The social needs characteristics were measured using the Protocol for Responding to and Assessing Patients' Assets, Risks, and Experiences (PRAPARE), and the spiritual well-being was measured using the City of Hope-Quality of Life-Family (COH-QOL-Family) and the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Spiritual Well-being (FACIT-Sp-12) tools.<br /><br />The study found that most patients were non-Hispanic, White, and Asian, with Catholic or Protestant religious affiliations. The majority of family caregivers were also non-Hispanic, White, and Asian. The results suggest that unmet social needs can impact the spiritual well-being of both patients and family caregivers.<br /><br />The researchers emphasize the importance of considering social determinants of health when addressing quality of life concerns related to spiritual well-being. They suggest that healthcare professionals should take into account factors such as stressors, racial identity, neighborhood safety, and religious affiliation in order to better support the spiritual well-being of lung cancer surgery patients and their family caregivers.<br /><br />Overall, this study highlights the need to address social needs and provide support for spiritual well-being in order to improve the quality of life of lung cancer surgery patients and their family caregivers. By considering these factors, healthcare professionals can provide more comprehensive care and support for patients and their families.

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Dede Teteh

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Speaker Dede Teteh

Topic Multidisciplinary Care: Supportive Care

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Chapman University

City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center

Loma Linda University

Morehouse School of Medicine

lung cancer surgery patients

family caregivers

spiritual well-being

social needs

social determinants of health

quality of life concerns