Cancer patients' perceptions of quality-of-care attributes-Associations with age, perceived health status, gender and education

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 306-316 ◽  
Author(s):  
Riitta Suhonen ◽  
Minna Stolt ◽  
Agneta Berg ◽  
Jouko Katajisto ◽  
Chryssoula Lemonidou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Care ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Perceived Health Status ◽  
Gender And Education

scholarly journals BOMET-QoL-10 questionnaire for breast cancer patients with bone metastasis: the prospective MABOMET GEICAM study

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Barnadas ◽  
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M. Muñoz ◽  
M. Margelí ◽  
J. I. Chacón ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Bone Metastasis ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Metastatic Breast ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Perceived Health Status ◽  
Patient Reported

Abstract Background Bone metastasis (BM) is the most common site of disease in metastatic breast cancer (MBC) patients. BM impacts health-related quality of life (HRQoL). We tested prospectively the psychometric properties of the Bone Metastasis Quality of Life (BOMET-QoL-10) measure on MBC patients with BM. Methods Patients completed the BOMET-QoL-10 questionnaire, the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain, and a self-perceived health status item at baseline and at follow-up visits. We performed psychometric tests and calculated the effect size of specific BM treatment on patients´ HRQoL. Results Almost 70% of the 172 patients reported symptoms, 23.3% experienced irruptive pain, and over half were receiving chemotherapy. BOMET-QoL-10 proved to be a quick assessment tool performing well in readability and completion time (about 10 min) with 0–1.2% of missing/invalid data. Although BOMET-QoL-10 scores remained fairly stable during study visits, differences were observed for patient subgroups (e.g., with or without skeletal-related events or adverse effects). Scores were significantly correlated with physician-reported patient status, patient-reported pain, symptoms, and perceived health status. BOMET-QoL-10 scores also varied prospectively according to changes in pain intensity. Conclusions BOMET-QoL-10 performed well as a brief, easy-to-administer, useful, and sensitive HRQoL measure for potential use for clinical practice with MBC patients. Trial registration NCT03847220. Retrospectively registered on clinicaltrials.gov (February the 20th 2019).

scholarly journals Psychometric evaluation of the German version of the Patient Satisfaction with Cancer-related Care questionnaire

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Frederike Bokemeyer ◽  
Lukas Lange-Drenth ◽  
Pascal Jean-Pierre ◽  
Holger Schulz ◽  
Christiane Bleich
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Care Quality ◽  
Psychometric Validation ◽  
Fundamental Aspect ◽  
German Version ◽  
Perceived Health Status

Abstract Background Patient satisfaction is a fundamental aspect of perceived health care quality. The original English version of the Patient Satisfaction with Cancer-related Care (PSCC) is a psychometrically validated, one-dimensional instrument with relevance to cancer-related care. The goal of the study was to perform a psychometric validation of the PSCC in German (PSCC-G). Methods A sample of 394 cancer patients were recruited at oncological clinics in Hamburg, Germany. Patients completed the PSCC-G, three subscales of the Patient Satisfaction and Quality in Oncological Care (PASQOC), and one subscale from the German version of the Recherché Evaluative sur la Performance des Réseaux de Santé (RESPERE-60) questionnaire. We conducted exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses (EFA and CFA) to determine the factorial validity, and we calculated Cronbach’s coefficient alpha (α) to test the internal consistency of the PSCC-G. We examined the correlation between the PSCC-G and four subscales measuring additional dimensions of PS with care. We also conducted a multiple linear regression analysis to determine whether sociodemographics, self-perceived health status, and treatment setting predict scores on the PSCC-G. Results The EFA (using principal axis) revealed a one-factor solution. The Cronbach’s α was 0.92. The convergent validity showed high correlations between three different subscales measuring patient satisfaction and the PSCC-G. Overall, males, older age patients, and those with a higher self-perceived health status were more satisfied with their cancer care based on their higher scores on the PSCC-G. Conclusion The PSCC-G is a reliable and valid instrument that can assess satisfaction with cancer-related care for German-speaking cancer patients.

scholarly journals Impact of Heart Disease Risk Factors, Respiratory Illness, Mastery, and Quality of Life on the Health Status of Individuals Living Near a Major Railyard in Southern California

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (12) ◽  
pp. 2765
Author(s):  
Kelly Baek ◽  
Semran Mann ◽  
Qais Alemi ◽  
Akinchita Kumar ◽  
Penny Newman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Respiratory Illness ◽  
Perceived Health Status ◽  
Heart Disease Risk Factors ◽  
Reported Health ◽  
Self Reported Health Status ◽  
Heart Disease Risk

The potential health risks for communities that surround railyards have largely been understudied. Mastery and quality of life (QoL) have been associated with self-reported health status in the general population, but few studies have explored this variable among highly vulnerable low-income groups exposed to harmful air pollutants. This study investigates the relationship between self-reported health status and correlates of Heart Disease Risk Factors (HDRF) and Respiratory Illness (RI) with mastery and QoL acting as potential protective buffers. This cross-sectional study of 684 residents residing near a Southern California railyard attempts to address this limitation. Results from three separate hierarchal linear regressions showed that those who reported being diagnosed with at least one type of HDRF and/or RI reported lower perceived health status. For those that lived further from the railyard, mastery and QoL predicted modest increases in perceived health status. Results suggest that mastery and QoL may be helpful as tools in developing interventions but should not solely be used to assess risk and health outcomes as perceived health status may not measure actual health status.

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