scholarly journals Quality of life in patients with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic – a Danish cross-sectional study (COPICADS)

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Stefan S. Jeppesen ◽  
Kristian K. Bentsen ◽  
Trine L. Jørgensen ◽  
Hanne S. Holm ◽  
Linda Holst-Christensen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Patients With Cancer

The Factors Associated with the Quality of Life of the Spouse Caregivers of Patients with Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Study

2012 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 216-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ki Young Son ◽  
Chi Hoon Lee ◽  
Sang Min Park ◽  
Choong Hyeong Lee ◽  
Soo In Oh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Spouse Caregivers

scholarly journals Association between multiple symptoms and quality of life of paediatric patients with cancer in Brazil: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. e035844
Author(s):  
Sandra de Andrade Cadamuro ◽  
Julia Onishi Franco ◽  
Carlos Eduardo Paiva ◽  
Marco Antonio de Oliveira ◽  
Bianca Sakamoto Ribeiro Paiva
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Symptom Screening ◽  
Paediatric Patients ◽  
Multiple Symptoms

ObjectivesTo identify the association of multiple symptoms and clinical characteristics on quality of life (QoL) of paediatric patients with cancer.DesignA descriptive, cross-sectional study.SettingSouth American Children’s Hospital for Cancer Treatment (Barretos, São Paulo, Brazil).ParticipantsA total of 157 participants, 116 paediatric patients, diagnosed with cancer, undergoing chemotherapy treatment, between 7 and 18 years of age and 41 proxies for patients between 2 and 6 years of age.Primary outcome measuresThe severity and prevalence ofsymptoms were identified through the use of a culturally adapted multi-symptomscreening tool, and the influence these symptoms, in association with clinicalcharacteristics, had on the QOL of Brazilian pediatric cancer patients wasassessed.ResultsPrevalent symptoms identified by all participants were ‘feeling tired’ (98, 62.4%), ‘feeling more or less hungry (do not feel like eating) than you usually do’ (96, 61.1%), ‘changes in taste (flavour of the food)’ (89, 56.7%), ‘throwing up or feeling like you may throw up’ (77, 49%) and ‘changes in how your body (visually) or face looks’ (72, 45.9%). The multivariate analysis for symptom severity as reported by proxies showed that surgery (OR 0.20, 95% CI 0.04 to 0.98, p=0.047) and time of diagnosis (OR 0.14, 95% CI 0.03 to 0.66, p=0.012) were associated with a decreased OR of high severity symptoms.An analysis of the clinical characteristics associated with Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) demonstrated no significant effect on QoL in any of the domains evaluated. The association between Symptom Screening in Pediatrics Tool and PedsQL in the self-report version demonstrated a significant negative influence of all symptoms on the QoL.ConclusionsThe prevalence of symptoms experienced among pediatric patients during treatment was high and significantly influenced all aspects of quality of life,especially in the emotional domain.

PHYSICAL, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE ELDERLY LIVING IN TRUONG AN WARD, HUE CITY IN 2016

2019 ◽  
pp. 55-62
Author(s):  
Vuong Diem Khanh Doan ◽  
Ngoc Minh Chau Ho ◽  
Thi Van Ngo ◽  
Thi Bao Nga Phan ◽  
Thi Hong Phan Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Social Activities ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Elderly Living

Background: Vietnam is entering the stage of aging population; as a result, the quality of life (QOL) of the elderly is really a matter of concern. There is a great deal of research on the quality of life of the elderly while Vietnam witnesses a lack of research on this topic, especially on how physical and social activities have impact on QOL of the elderly. Objectives: (1) To describe the situation of participation in physical, social activities and QOL of the elderly residing in Truong An Ward, Hue city. (2) To examine the association between physical, social activities and QOL among participants. Methodology: This study used cross-sectional study design. A total sample of 420 people aged 60 and above in Truong An Ward, Hue city were interviewd. The SF36 was used to measure the QOL of participants. Results: Percentage of the elderly taking part in physical activity were 66%. 49% reported having the habit of taking part in social activities. The majority of the elderly get their QOL level in three health fields, namely physical, mental and general health at above average. (56.0, 60.7 and 60.8 respectively). There were significant associations between physical activities, social activities and QOL among participants. Conclusion: The percentage of the elderly taking part in physical and social activities were still low. Besides, QOL of the elderly at the research location was not really high. It’s important to encourage the elderly taking part in physical and social activities to improve their quality of life. Key words: Physical activities, social activities, QOL, the elderly

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