Research Priorities for Psychosocial Support in Blood Cancer
Author Information
Author(s): Paul CL, Sanson-Fisher R, Douglas HE, Clinton-Mcharg T, Williamson A, Barker D
Primary Institution: University of Newcastle
Hypothesis
What are the perceptions of professionals, patients, and carers regarding prioritizing psychosocial research efforts for adults with haematological cancers?
Conclusion
Resources for psychosocial research should be directed towards patients who are newly diagnosed or receiving treatment for haematological cancers.
Supporting Evidence
- Patients newly diagnosed or in treatment received the highest priority for research funding.
- Participants showed a strong correspondence in the relative rankings for both research populations and types of research.
- Health professionals, patients, and carers generally agreed on the need for psychosocial research.
Takeaway
This study asked people involved with blood cancer to decide which types of research would help patients the most, and they agreed that new patients need the most support.
Methodology
A two-stage value-weighting process was used, including a modified Delphi approach and a web survey.
Potential Biases
Self-selection may lead to a polarisation of opinions among participants.
Limitations
The sample may not accurately reflect the wider population due to convenience and self-selection bias.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 41 health professionals, 45 patients (mostly female), and 31 carers.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.02
Confidence Interval
95%
Statistical Significance
p=0.02
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