scholarly journals Development and Validation of the Quality-of-Life Assessment System for Lung Cancer Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chonghua Wan ◽  
Shengfu You ◽  
Peng Quan ◽  
Yi Song ◽  
Tao Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Lung Cancer Patients

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has many unique features. Thequality-of-life (QoL) instrument for lung cancer based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (QLASTCM-Lu) was the first self-reported instrument specifically developed to assess the quality of life from the perspective of TCM. Structured group methods and theory in developmental rating scale were employed to establish a general and a specific module, respectively. Quantitative and qualitative data from 240 lung cancer patients were collected to assess the psychometric properties. The three identified scales of the QLASTCM-Lu (correspondence between man and universe, unity of the body and spirit, and lung cancer specific module) and the total score demonstrated excellent psychometric properties. Test-retest reliability of all domains ranged from 0.93 to 0.96, and internal consistencyαranged from 0.86 to 0.93. Correlation and factor analysis demonstrated good construct validity. Significant differences in the QLASTCM-Lu scales and total score were found among groups differing in TCM syndrome, supporting the clinical sensitivity of the QLASTCM-Lu. Statistically significant changes were found for each scale and the total score. Responsiveness of the QLASTCM-Lu was greater than that of QLQ-LC43. The QLASTCM-Lu is a psychometrically sound and clinically sensitive measure of quality of life for lung cancer patients, which can be applied to both TCM therapy and Western medicine therapy.

scholarly journals OC-0320: Pre-radiotherapy health related quality of life assessment associates with survival in lung cancer patients

2015 ◽  
Vol 115 ◽  
pp. S160
Author(s):  
S. Perez-Luque ◽  
J. Cacicedo ◽  
L. Delgado Arroniz ◽  
J.M. Praena-Fernandez ◽  
E. Montero ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Quality Of Life Assessment ◽  
Lung Cancer Patients ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Quality of life assessment in Spanish lung cancer patients by the EORTC questionnaires

2005 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
J. I. Arraras Urdaniz ◽  
M. Martínez Aguillo ◽  
A. Manterola Burgaleta ◽  
E. Salgado Pascual ◽  
E. Martínez López ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Quality Of Life Assessment ◽  
Lung Cancer Patients

EQ-5D-3L questionnaire for quality of life assessment among lung cancer patients

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Baraa Ben Bdira ◽  
Imen Gargouri ◽  
Wafa Benzarti ◽  
Sana Aissa ◽  
Asma Knaz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Quality Of Life Assessment ◽  
Lung Cancer Patients

Quality of life assessment in advanced stage of lung cancer patients before and after chemotherapy

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ram Niwas ◽  
Jagdish Chander Suri ◽  
Shibdas Chakrabarti ◽  
Manas Kamal Sen ◽  
Rajani Kumawat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Advanced Stage ◽  
Quality Of Life Assessment ◽  
Lung Cancer Patients ◽  
Before And After

scholarly journals Integrative Treatment of Lung Cancer Patients: Observational Study of 57 Cases

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorenzo Anelli ◽  
Alessia Di Nardo ◽  
Massimo Bonucci
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Immune Status ◽  
Conventional Medicine ◽  
Integrative Therapy ◽  
Lung Cancer Patients ◽  
Retrospective Clinical Study

Abstract Introduction A retrospective clinical study was performed to identify the characteristics of patients with lung cancer treated with integrative cancer treatment in addition to conventional medicine. Materials and Methods We reviewed medical records for lung cancer patients who visited a single integrative setting in Rome, Italy. A total of 57 patients were included, and the majority had advanced-stage cancer. All of them underwent integrative therapy with nutrition and phytotherapy indications. The diet was designed to reduce most of possible factors promoting cancer proliferation, inflammation, and obesity. Foods with anti-inflammatory, prebiotic, antioxidant, and anticancer properties had been chosen. Herbal supplements with known effects on lung cancer were prescribed. In particular, astragal, apigenine, fucosterol, polydatin, epigallocatechin gallate, cannabis, curcumin, and inositol were used. Furthermore, medical mushrooms and other substances were used to improve the immune system and to reduce chemotherapy side effects. Five key parameters have been evaluated for 2 years starting at the first surgery: nutritional status, immune status, discontinuation of therapy, quality of life, and prognosis of the disease. Results A relevant improvement in parameters relative to nutritional status, immune status, and quality of life has been observed after integrative therapy compared with the same parameters at the first medical visit before starting such approach. Conclusion The results suggest that integrative therapy may have benefits in patients with lung cancer. Even though there are limitations, the study suggests that integrative therapy could improve nutritional status and quality of life, with possible positive effect on overall survival.

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