Validation of the Short‐Form Survivor Unmet Needs Survey in older patients with myeloma

Background Multiple myeloma (MM) affects mainly the older population and is second most prevalent haematologic cancer. MM patients' unmet needs are diverse, arise at different stages, associated with greater psychological distress. This study examined psychometric properties of Short‐Form Survivor Unmet Needs Survey (SF‐SUNS) in Portuguese patients. Methods cross‐sectional included 213 The internal consistency scale was analyzed Cronbach's α. Principal component analysis confirmatory factor were used to assess construct validity. Convergent validity by using correlations quality life, satisfaction social support, morbidity. regression analyses conducted explore contribution sociodemographic clinical variables needs. Results SF‐SUNS's structure follows original's structure, although it includes fewer items. For each domain, α ≤0.70, minimum acceptable criterion. validity, only relationship emotional had significant ( r ≥ 0.40)—specifically negative associations life support positive Regarding patient SF‐SUNS results, cancer stage contributed significantly information needs, patients I reporting more than III. Conclusions represents a valid reliable tool among It may be useful designing monitoring interventions improve well‐being survivors.