Using real-world data to explore the impact of one-time financial grants among young adult cancer survivors Journal Article
| Authors: | Thom, B.; Arora, N.; Benedict, C.; Aviki, E. M.; Chino, F.; Friedman, D. N.; Watson, S. E.; Zeitler, M. S. |
| Article Title: | Using real-world data to explore the impact of one-time financial grants among young adult cancer survivors |
| Abstract: | Young adult (YA) cancer survivors experience worse financial outcomes than older survivors. This analysis used data from Expect Miracles Foundation to explore the impact of one-time financial grants on financial well-being and access to health care. Among 300 respondents, the average grant was $1526 (standard deviation = $587; range $300–$3000). Respondents reported improved ability to pay expenses (t = 4.45, p < 0.001), increased financial decision-making power (t = 2.79, p = 0.06), decreased medical debt impact (t = 2.1, p = 0.04), improved transportation access (t = 2.38, p = 0.02), and fewer challenges in accessing care (t = 3.0, p = 0.005) 6 months after receiving a financial grant. Financial assistance offers YAs an opportunity to meet medical and nonmedical expenses. |
| Keywords: | adult; young adult; time factors; financial management; descriptive statistics; funding source; cancer survivors; health services accessibility; patient attitudes; transportation; human; male; female; financial support; debt, financial |
| Journal Title: | Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology |
| Volume: | 12 |
| Issue: | 6 |
| ISSN: | 2156-5333 |
| Publisher: | Mary Ann Liebert, Inc |
| Date Published: | 2023-12-01 |
| Start Page: | 912 |
| End Page: | 917 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1089/jayao.2022.0188 |
| PROVIDER: | EBSCOhost |
| PROVIDER: | cinahl |
| PMCID: | PMC10739788 |
| PUBMED: | 37852000 |
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| Notes: | The MSK Cancer Center Support Grant (P30 CA008748) is acknowledged in the PDF -- Source: Cinahl |
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