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Using Best-Worst Scaling to Identify and Prioritize Supportive Care Needs From Breast Cancer Patients' Perspective: A
Bingqian Guo1,2, Jianyao Tang1,2, Wenji Li1
1Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Nursing & Health Sciences
|June 10, 2025
Summary
Identifying patient-centered supportive care needs is vital for breast cancer patients. This study prioritized these needs using multiple methods to improve patient care and future research directions.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Patient-Reported Outcomes
- Healthcare Research
Background:
- Breast cancer presents significant physical and psychological challenges, necessitating patient-centered care.
- Existing research on supportive care needs often uses limited methods, potentially overlooking diverse patient perspectives.
- Prioritizing patient-identified needs is crucial for enhancing supportive care in breast cancer management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and prioritize the most relevant supportive care needs for breast cancer patients.
- To address limitations of current research by employing a multi-method approach.
- To provide a foundation for improving breast cancer care quality from the patient's viewpoint.
Main Methods:
- An emotional lexicon identified initial supportive care needs.
- Semi-structured interviews with patients and healthcare professionals expanded the needs list.
- Best-Worst Scaling (BWS) questionnaire assessed patient preferences for 60 refined items.
- Expert consensus finalized the supportive care needs items.
Main Results:
- A comprehensive list of 60 supportive care needs items was developed and refined.
- Patient preferences for supportive care were systematically assessed using the BWS method.
- The study identified key areas of supportive care crucial for breast cancer patients.
Conclusions:
- This multi-method approach effectively identified and prioritized patient-centered supportive care needs.
- The findings offer a guide for future research focused on improving breast cancer patient care.
- Understanding and addressing these prioritized needs can enhance the quality of life for individuals with breast cancer.
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