Uncovering unmet social needs in oncology patients

IF 1.5 4区医学 Q2 MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL

Internal Medicine Journal Pub Date : 2025-07-09 DOI:10.1111/imj.70146

Linh Van, Mark A Boyd, Kate E Neadley, Christopher Hocking

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Abstract

Social determinants of health are upstream causes of unmet social needs, contributing to disparities in health and wellbeing outcomes. This study examines the unmet social needs of cancer patients living in a disadvantaged Australian region, revealing that 72% experienced at least one unmet need. This study highlights the complex and multifactorial social challenges facing a disadvantaged population undergoing cancer treatment.

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揭示肿瘤患者未满足的社会需求

健康的社会决定因素是未满足社会需求的上游原因，造成健康和福祉结果的差异。这项研究调查了生活在澳大利亚弱势地区的癌症患者未满足的社会需求，显示72%的患者至少有一项未满足的需求。这项研究强调了接受癌症治疗的弱势群体面临的复杂和多因素的社会挑战。

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来源期刊

Internal Medicine Journal 医学-医学：内科

CiteScore

3.50

自引率

4.80%

发文量

600

审稿时长

3-6 weeks

期刊介绍： The Internal Medicine Journal is the official journal of the Adult Medicine Division of The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP). Its purpose is to publish high-quality internationally competitive peer-reviewed original medical research, both laboratory and clinical, relating to the study and research of human disease. Papers will be considered from all areas of medical practice and science. The Journal also has a major role in continuing medical education and publishes review articles relevant to physician education.