Table 1 Factor Analysis of Survey Tool
Supportive Care Need | F1 | F2 | F3 | F4 | F5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Health System and Information Needs | |||||
 Being informed about your test results as soon as feasible | 0.89 |  |  |  |  |
 Being informed about cancer which is under control or diminishing (that is, remission) | 0.85 |  |  |  |  |
 Being adequately informed about the benefits and side-effects of treatments before you choose to have them | 0.84 |  |  |  |  |
 Being given explanations of those tests for which you would like explanations | 0.84 |  |  |  |  |
 Being treated in a hospital or clinic that is as physically pleasant as possible | 0.83 |  |  |  |  |
 Being treated like a person not just another case | 0.82 |  |  |  |  |
 Being given written information about the important aspects of your care | 0.78 |  |  |  |  |
 Being given information (written, diagrams, drawings) about aspects of managing your illness and side-effects at home | 0.78 |  |  |  |  |
 Being informed about things you can do to help yourself to get well | 0.78 |  |  |  |  |
 Having one member of hospital staff with whom you can talk about all aspects of your condition, treatment and follow-up | 0.73 |  |  |  |  |
 Having access to professional counselling (e.g., psychologist, social worker, counsellor, nurse specialist) if you, family or friends need it | 0.59 |  |  |  |  |
Psychological Needs | |||||
 Feelings of sadness |  | 0.78 |  |  |  |
 Feelings about death or dying |  | 0.77 |  |  |  |
 Uncertainty about the future |  | 0.73 |  |  |  |
 Fears about the cancer spreading |  | 0.71 |  |  |  |
 Worry that the results of the treatment are beyond your control |  | 0.70 |  |  |  |
 Feeling down or depressed |  | 0.69 |  |  |  |
 Anxiety |  | 0.69 |  |  |  |
 Keeping a positive outlook |  | 0.66 |  |  |  |
 Learning to feel in control of the situation |  | 0.61 |  |  |  |
 Concerns about the worries of those close to you |  | 0.59 |  |  |  |
 Accepting changes in your appearance |  | 0.51 |  |  |  |
Sexuality Needs | |||||
 Changes in your sexual relationships |  |  | 0.92 |  |  |
 Changes in sexual feelings |  |  | 0.90 |  |  |
 Changes in your ability to have sexual intercourse |  |  | 0.80 |  |  |
 Concerns about fulfilling your role as a partner |  |  | 0.64 |  |  |
 To be given information about sexual relationships |  |  | 0.60 |  |  |
Physical and Daily Living Needs | |||||
 Not being able to do the things you used to do |  |  |  | 0.82 |  |
 Work around the home |  |  |  | 0.70 |  |
 Feeling unwell a lot of the time |  |  |  | 0.67 |  |
 Pain |  |  |  | 0.58 |  |
 Lack of energy/tiredness |  |  |  | 0.50 |  |
Patient Care and Support Needs | |||||
 More choice about which hospital you attend |  |  |  |  | 0.65 |
 More choice about which cancer specialists you see |  |  |  |  | 0.57 |
Total percentage of variation | 22% | 18% | 10% | 8% | 3% |
Total percentage of factor model | 22% | 40% | 50% | 58% | 61% |