Objective: To describe the palliative care needs of lung cancer patients receiving chemotherapy at the National Lung Hospital in 2025.
Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 160 lung cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy at the National Lung Hospital. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire to assess palliative care needs across multiple domains.
Results: The mean age of the participants was 61.68 ± 8.8 years; 63.7% were male and 36.3% were female. Overall, 68.8% of patients were identified as having palliative care needs. The most prevalent needs were related to medical information (85.6%) and financial support (85%), followed by psychological-spiritual support (51.9%), activities of daily living (43.7%), self-management of personal activities (42.5%), and communication/relationships (40.6%). Physical support needs were the least frequently reported (33.1%).
Conclusion: Lung cancer patients receiving chemotherapy at the National Lung Hospital in 2025 exhibited a high level of palliative care needs, particularly in the domains of medical information and financial support. Psychological support and self-management needs were also prominent, whereas physical support needs were comparatively lower. These findings highlight the importance of integrating comprehensive palliative care services into routine chemotherapy treatment to better address patients’ multidimensional needs.