The needs of colorectal cancer patients/survivors: A narrative review

Identifying and addressing the needs of Colorectal cancer (CRC) patients/survivors’ is important to improve patients/survivors’ quality of life (QoL) and health. The present study aimed to review studies that have investigated CRC patients/survivors’ needs.

In this narrative review, databases including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Iranmedex, ISC, SID, and Magiran were searched during 2011–2021 using keywords included need, CRC, colon cancer, rectal cancer.

The findings of the studies showed that the needs of the CRC patients/survivors’ can be categorized into the 6 domains including informational, psychological, social, physical, financial, and spiritual needs.

By identifying CRC patients/survivors’ needs, healthcare providers particularly nurses can develop and design comprehensive care programs tailored to the needs and priorities of these patients/survivors to improve their QoL and health.