Quality of Life Among Disease-Free Survivors of Rectal Cancer

2004 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 354-360 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philippe Rauch ◽  
Joelle Miny ◽  
Thierry Conroy ◽  
Lionel Neyton ◽  
Francis Guillemin
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rectal Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
German Population ◽  
European Organization ◽  
Eortc Qlq C30 ◽  
Eortc Qlq ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Disease Free

Purpose To identify factors affecting the quality of life (QoL) of disease-free survivors of rectal cancer. Patients and Methods One hundred twenty-one patients in complete remission more than 2 years after diagnosis were asked to complete three QoL questionnaires: the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) QLQ-C30; its colorectal module, QLQ-CR38; and the Duke generic instrument. Results Patients reported less pain (P = .002) than did controls drawn from the general population. EORTC QLQ-C30 physical scores were also higher among rectal cancer survivors than in the general Norwegian or German population (P = .0005 and P = .002, respectively). Unexpectedly, stoma patients reported better social functioning than did nonstoma patients (P = .005), with less anxiety (P = .008) and higher self-esteem (P = .0002). In the present authors' experience, the QLQ-CR38 does not discriminate between these groups. Residual abdominal or pelvic pain and constipation had the most negative influence on QoL. Conclusion QoL is high among rectal cancer survivors, including stoma patients. Simultaneous use of several QoL questionnaires appears to have value in follow-up and in monitoring the effects of therapy. The impact of residual pain and constipation on long-term QoL should be considered when establishing a treatment regimen.

Is there a difference in quality of life, comparing summer and winter, in patients who have undergone total laryngectomy?

2007 ◽  
Vol 122 (9) ◽  
pp. 967-971
Author(s):  
F C Van Wyk ◽  
F Vaz ◽  
M Harries ◽  
J Weighill
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Total Laryngectomy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
European Organization ◽  
Eortc Qlq C30 ◽  
Eortc Qlq ◽  
The Impact

AbstractIntroduction:Several studies have implied that patients' quality of life stabilises six months after undergoing total laryngectomy. However, these studies may well have overlooked persistent short term variations in patients' quality of life. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of seasonal change (i.e. summervswinter) on the quality of life of patients following total laryngectomy.Methods:A prospective, cross-sectional study of recurrence-free laryngectomy patients was performed, using the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (version three) QLQ-C30 questionnaires (EORTC QLQ-C30), during January 2004 (i.e. winter), August 2004 (summer) and January 2005 (winter).Results:Thirty-six patients were entered into the study. The response rate was 70.3 per cent. Patient's time elapsed since surgery varied from six months to 12 years. In all questionnaire domains, responses seemed remarkably consistent over time.Conclusion:No statistically significant differences were found between summer and winter scores in all the domains analysed by the EORTC QLQ-C30.

Web-Based Tailored Education Program for Disease-Free Cancer Survivors With Cancer-Related Fatigue: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (12) ◽  
pp. 1296-1303 ◽  
Author(s):  
Young Ho Yun ◽  
Keun Seok Lee ◽  
Young-Woo Kim ◽  
Sang Yoon Park ◽  
Eun Sook Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Cancer Related Fatigue ◽  
Eortc Qlq C30 ◽  
Secondary Outcomes ◽  
Eortc Qlq ◽  
Disease Free

Purpose To determine whether an Internet-based tailored education program is effective for disease-free cancer survivors with cancer-related fatigue (CRF). Patients and Methods We randomly assigned patients who had completed primary cancer treatment within the past 24 months in any of four Korean hospitals and had reported moderate to severe fatigue for at least 1 week to participate in a 12-week, Internet-based, individually tailored CRF education program or to receive routine care. We based the program on the CRF guidelines of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) and incorporated the transtheoretic model (TTM). At baseline and 12 weeks, we used the Brief Fatigue Inventory (BFI) and Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) as primary outcomes and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire C30 (EORTC QLQ-C30) for secondary outcomes. Results We recruited 273 participants and randomly assigned 136 to the intervention group. Compared with the control group, the intervention group had an improvement in fatigue as shown by a significantly greater decrease in BFI global score (−0.66 points; 95% CI −1.04 to −0.27) and FSS total score (−0.49; 95% CI, −0.78 to −0.21). In secondary outcomes, the intervention group experienced a significantly greater decrease in HADS anxiety score (−0.90; 95% CI, −1.51 to −0.29) as well as global quality of life (5.22; 95% CI, 0.93 to 9.50) and several functioning scores of the EORTC QLQ-C30. Conclusion An Internet-based education program based on NCCN guidelines and TTM may help patients manage CRF.

The chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) outcome measure standardization (CI-PeriNomS) study: From consensus to validity and reliability in CIPN assessment.

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 9089-9089
Author(s):  
Guido Cavaletti ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Peripheral Neuropathy ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
European Organization ◽  
Ordinal Scales ◽  
Eortc Qlq C30 ◽  
Eortc Qlq ◽  
The Impact

9089 Background: Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN) is a debilitating and dose limiting complication of cancer treatment. However, the impact of CIPN has never been studied in a clinimetric manner, in its impact on quality of life. This study was performed to select appropriate outcome measures and to establish, for the first time with a clinimetric approach, their validity and reproducibility. Methods: After literature review and a consensus meeting, face/content validity were obtained for the following scales: the National Cancer Institute Common-Toxicity-Criteria (NCI-CTC), the Total Neuropathy Score (TNSc), the modified INCAT sensory sumscore (mISS), the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) QLQ-C30 and CIPN20 quality of life measures. 281 patients with stable CIPN were examined through an EU/US collaboration involving 20 oncology/neurology centers. For each scale the inter- and intra-rater agreement was evaluated by means of weighted K-Cohen coefficients and 95% confidence intervals, when analyzing qualitative ordinal scales and by means of Spearman's rank correlation coefficient and t-test when analyzing quantitative ordinal scales. The adopted weights for the estimate of K-Cohen coefficients were the Fleiss-Cohen weights. For validity purposes, the Kruskal-Wallis equality-of-populations rank test was performed relating the mISS and TNSc to the NCI-CTC grades. Results: Proper, although slightly different, inter-/intra-observer scores (i.e. r > 0.7) were obtained for the TNSc, mISS, and NCI-CTC sensory/motor subscales. Test-retest values were also high for the EORTC QLQ-C30 and for the recently developed and never formally tested CIPN20. Acceptable validity scores were obtained through correlation between the the mISS and TNSc to the NCI-CTC scores (p values ranging from 0.04 to < 0.001). Conclusions: Proper validity and reliability scores were demonstrated for the set of selected outcome measures in CIPN. These results will allow to base new trials on a solid methodological background, although future studies are warranted to investigate the responsiveness issues.

scholarly journals Impact of individualized management of breakthrough cancer pain on quality of life in advanced cancer patients: CAVIDIOPAL study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Albert Tuca Rodríguez ◽  
Miguel Núñez Viejo ◽  
Pablo Maradey ◽  
Jaume Canal-Sotelo ◽  
Plácido Guardia Mancilla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Pain ◽  
Advanced Cancer ◽  
Low Doses ◽  
Breakthrough Cancer Pain ◽  
Eortc Qlq C30 ◽  
Eortc Qlq ◽  
Individualized Management ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Purpose The main aim of the study was to assess the impact of individualized management of breakthrough cancer pain (BTcP) on quality of life (QoL) of patients with advanced cancer in clinical practice. Methods A prospective, observational, multicenter study was conducted in patients with advanced cancer that were assisted by palliative care units. QoL was assessed with the EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire at baseline (V0) and after 28 days (V28) of individualized BTcP therapy. Data on background pain, BTcP, comorbidities, and frailty were also recorded. Results Ninety-three patients completed the study. Intensity, duration, and number of BTcP episodes were reduced (p < 0.001) at V28 with individualized therapy. Transmucosal fentanyl was used in 93.8% of patients, mainly by sublingual route. Fentanyl titration was initiated at low doses (78.3% of patients received doses of 67 μg, 100 μg, or 133 μg) according to physician evaluation. At V28, mean perception of global health status had increased from 31.1 to 53.1 (p < 0.001). All scales of EORTC QLQ-C30 significantly improved (p < 0.001) except physical functioning, diarrhea, and financial difficulties. Pain scale improved from 73.6 ± 22.6 to 35.7 ± 22.3 (p < 0.001). Moreover, 85.9% of patients reported pain improvement. Probability of no ≥ 25% improvement in QoL was significantly higher in patients ≥ 65 years old (OR 1.39; 95% CI 1.001–1.079) and patients hospitalized at baseline (OR 4.126; 95% CI 1.227–13.873). Conclusion Individualized BTcP therapy improved QoL of patients with advanced cancer. Transmucosal fentanyl at low doses was the most used drug. Trial registration This study was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov database (NCT02840500) on July 19, 2016.

Psychometric properties of the EORTC Quality of Life Questionnaire in inpatient cancer rehabilitation in Germany

2004 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 115-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
JÖRG DIRMAIER ◽  
SILKE ZAUN ◽  
UWE KOCH ◽  
TIMO HARFST ◽  
HOLGER SCHULZ
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Scale Structure ◽  
Cancer Rehabilitation ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
European Organization ◽  
Eortc Qlq C30 ◽  
Eortc Qlq

Objective: Recent years have shown an increase in the use of questionnaires measuring health-related quality of life to verify the quality of treatment in the field of oncology. An often used cancer-specific questionnaire is the “Quality of Life Core Questionnaire of the European Organization for the Research and Treatment of Cancer” (EORTC QLQ-C30). The purpose of this study is to analyze the psychometric properties of the EORTC QLQ-C30 (version 1) in order to determine the feasibility and appropriateness for its use in inpatient cancer rehabilitation in Germany with heterogeneous diagnoses.Methods: The questionnaire was administrated to a sample of 972 cancer patients at the beginning of treatment and to 892 patients after treatment. Besides descriptive analysis, the statistical analyses include confirmatory analysis and the multitrait/multimethod approach to test the questionnaire's postulated scale structure (factorial validity) and its reliability (internal consistencies). The analysis also includes a comparison of responsiveness indices (effect size, reliable change index) to test the sensitivity of the instrument.Results: The EORTC QLQ-C30 showed satisfactory levels of reliability and sensitivity, but the postulated scale structure could not be confirmed. The results illustrate that the varimax-rotated solution of a principal component analysis does not confirm the scale structure postulated by the authors. Correspondingly, the selected fit indices within the scope of the confirmatory factor analysis do not show satisfactory results either.Significance of results: We therefore consider version 1 of the EORTC QLQ-C30 to be only limitedly useful for the routine assessment of changes in the quality of life of cancer patients in inpatient rehabilitation in Germany, especially because of the instrument's length and possible redundancies. For this reason, a scoring procedure limited to a subset of items is suggested, revealing satisfactory to good psychometric indices. However, further psychometric tests are necessary, especially with regard to validity and sensitivity.

scholarly journals Quality of life among ovarian cancer survivors in Haji Adam Malik General Hospital Medan, Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-139
Author(s):  
Kristivani Br Ginting ◽  
Muhammad Rizki Yaznil ◽  
M. Oky Prabudi ◽  
Lili Rahmawati
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Ovarian Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Detection Methods ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Eortc Qlq C30 ◽  
C 30 ◽  
Eortc Qlq

Latar belakang: Kanker ovarium memiliki angka mortalitas yang cukup tinggi dikarenakan gejalanya yang tidak spesifik, sering ditemukan pada stadium lanjut, dan belum adanya metode deteksi dini yang sudah terbukti. Untuk menilai keberhasilan terapi penyintas kanker ovarium, tidak hanya dinilai dari aspek klinis tetapi juga dinilai dari kualitas hidup penyintas kanker ovarium yang penilaiannya berdasarkan skala fungsional dan skala gejala dalam kuesioner EORTC QLQ C30 dan EORTC QLQ OV28. Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan desain penelitian cross sectional, menggunakan data primer dari hasil wawancara dengan kuesioner EORTC QLQ C30 dan EORTC QLQ OV28 serta data sekunder yang berasal dari rekam medik di RSUP Haji Adam Malik Medan tahun 2017 - 2018. Sampel penelitian dipilih dengan metode total sampling dari seluruh data rekam medik yang memenuhi kriteria penelitian.   Hasil: Hasil penelitian ini didapatkan kualitas hidup global penyintas kanker ovarium 89.36% adalah baik, dan 10.64% adalah sedang serta tidak ada yang memiliki kualitas hidup buruk. Namun, didapatkan adanya gangguan pada skala fungsional berupa: fungsi emosional, fungsi kognitif, fungsi seksual, dan sikap terhadap penyakit, serta adanya permasalahan pada skala gejala berupa: kelelahan, nyeri, neuropati perifer, dan gejala menopause. Didapatkan juga tidak ada hubungan karakteristik usia, jenis histopatologis, stadium, lama terapi dengan kualitas hidup penyintas kanker ovarium, namun terdapat hubungan antara jenis terapi dengan kualitas hidup penyintas kanker ovarium. Kesimpulan: Kualitas hidup penyintas kanker ovarium secara global adalah baik. Kata Kunci: Kualitas Hidup, Penyintas Kanker Ovarium, EORTC QLQ C-30, EORTC QLQ     OV-28   Abstract Background: Ovarian cancer has a high mortality rate due to nonspecific symptoms, often found at an advanced stage, and also the absence of proven early detection methods. To assess the success of ovarian cancer survivors therapy, it is not only assessed from the clinical aspect but also from the quality of life of ovarian cancer survivors which is based on the functional and symptom scale in the EORTC QLQ C30 and EORTC QLQ OV28 questionnaires.  Methods: This study used a cross-sectional study design, using primary data from interviews with the survivors based on the questionnaire EORTC QLQ C30 and EORTC QLQ OV28 as well as secondary data derived from medical records at Haji Adam Malik General Hospital Medan in 2017 - 2018. The research sample was used with a total sampling method from all medical record data that fulfill the research criteria.  Result: The quality of life of ovarian cancer survivors is generally good (89.36%), meanwhile the rest is moderate (10.64%) without the poor quality of life. However, there are disorders on the functional scale in the form of emotional function, cognitive function, sexual function, and attitude toward disease. Likewise on the scale of symptoms, there are problems including: fatigue, pain, peripheral neuropathy, and menopausal symptoms.  Conclusion: The quality of life of ovarian cancer survivors globally is good. Keywords: Quality of Life, Ovarian Cancer Survivors, EORTC QLQ C-30, EORTC QLQ OV-28  

scholarly journals Avaliação da Qualidade de Vida e Prevalência de Sintomas Depressivos em Pacientes Oncológicos Submetidos à Radioterapia

2020 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Augusto Claudio Pereira ◽  
Nayara De Paula Passarin ◽  
Jordana Henriques Coimbra ◽  
Gabriela Grasso Pacheco ◽  
Marcel Pereira Rangel
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
European Organization ◽  
Quality Of Life Questionnaire ◽  
Eortc Qlq C30 ◽  
Eortc Qlq

Introdução: A qualidade de vida de pacientes oncológicos tem sido objeto de estudo em muitos trabalhos brasileiros. Contudo, apesar da alta prevalência de indivíduos submetidos a radioterapia, poucos estudos com ênfase nesse grupo de pacientes foram identificados. Objetivo: Avaliar a qualidade de vida e a prevalência de sintomas depressivos em pacientes com neoplasias malignas durante o tratamento radioterápico. Método: Estudo transversal quantitativo realizado com 153 pacientes oncológicos em vigência de tratamento radioterápico em um centro especializado em oncologia e radioterapia, localizado no Noroeste do Estado do Parana. Os dados foram coletados entre marco e setembro de 2018. O European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30) e o Inventario de Depressão de Beck foram utilizados para avaliar a qualidade de vida e os sintomas depressivos, respectivamente. Resultados: Os domínios “qualidade de vida”, “função cognitiva” e “função social” foram os que menos se mostraram prejudicados na amostra estudada, enquanto “insônia”, “perda de apetite” e “dificuldades financeiras” destacaram-se entre os maiores preditores de baixa qualidade de vida. Ademais, contatou-se que 22% dos indivíduos avaliados apresentaram algum grau de transtorno de humor, sendo 11% diagnosticados com depressão. Conclusão: O declínio na qualidade de vida e a prevalência de sintomas depressivos em pacientes oncológicos, mesmo os em vigência de radioterapia, enaltecem a importância de intervenções precoces que visem a restabelecer a funcionalidade e o bem-estar.

scholarly journals The impact of sociodemographic factors on quality of life and functional impairment in patients treated of oropharyngeal carcinoma

2019 ◽  
Vol 76 (6) ◽  
pp. 598-606
Author(s):  
Jovica Milovanovic ◽  
Dragoslava Andrejic ◽  
Ana Jotic ◽  
Vojko Djukic ◽  
Oliver Toskovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oropharyngeal Cancer ◽  
Oropharyngeal Carcinoma ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
European Organization ◽  
Quality Of Life Questionnaire ◽  
Hpv Status ◽  
Eortc Qlq ◽  
The Impact

Backround/Aim. Considering the distinct increase in the incidence of oropharyngeal cancer over oral cavity cancers and changing epidemiology with human papilloma virus (HPV) infection emerging as an important risk factor, there is a need to establish better treatment choices in specific groups of patients with oropharyngeal cancer. The aim of this study was to assess the quality of life (QOL) and functional performance and the impact of different demographical data, stage of disease, and treatment type on these parameters in patients with oropharyngeal cancer with successfully achieved locoregional control a year after the treatment. Methods. Study included 87 patients who underwent QOL and functional impairment assessment 12 to 14 months after finished oncological treatment with the following questionnaires: the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality-of Life-Questionnaire-C30 (EORTC QLQ-C30), European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of- Life Questionnaire-Head and Neck 35 (EORTC QLQ-H&N35) and The Karnofsky Performance Scale (KPS). Results. Specific groups of patients had significantly different post-treatment QOL scores. The factors associated with the worse QOL scores were female gender, not being in a partnership, level of education and HPV status. Conclusion. Clinicians should consider socioeconomic factors and HPV status in planning the recovery after treatment of patients with oropharyngeal carcinoma. Gender, education level and employment are the variables that form a certain risk profiles associated with the lower QOL.

scholarly journals Qualidade de Vida Relacionada à Saúde de Pacientes com Câncer de Mama: Revisão Integrativa da Literatura

2020 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Monique Binotto ◽  
Gilberto Schwartsmann
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cáncer De Mama ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
European Organization ◽  
Quality Of Life Questionnaire ◽  
Cancer Breast ◽  
Eortc Qlq C30 ◽  
Eortc Qlq

Introdução: O câncer de mama pode alterar a qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde das pacientes. Objetivo: Compreender o impacto da quimioterapia para câncer de mama na qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde de pacientes. Método: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, compreendendo artigos publicados entre 2007 e 2019, disponíveis nas bases de dados PubMed, LILACS e SciELO. Analisaram-se 25 artigos na íntegra. Resultados: Os questionários mais frequentemente utilizados nos estudos foram o European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Core Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30) e o módulo complementar European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Breast Cancer-specific Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-BR23). Em relação às alterações da qualidade de vida, a saúde global diminui durante a quimioterapia, mas pode melhorar após o término do tratamento. O aumento dos sintomas é relatado em diversos estudos e prejudicou a qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde das pacientes. Entretanto, os sintomas diminuem após o término da quimioterapia, exceto para algumas escalas. As escalas de imagem corporal, função sexual e funcionamento físico pioram ao longo do tratamento. A qualidade de vida mental/psicológica tem oscilações durante o tratamento, assim como a escala sobre as relações sociais. Conclusão: A qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde de mulheres com câncer de mama é afetada negativamente pelo tratamento quimioterápico, expressando maior impacto nas escalas de sintomas.

Test/retest study of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Core Quality-of-Life Questionnaire.

1995 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 1249-1254 ◽  
Author(s):  
M J Hjermstad ◽  
S D Fossa ◽  
K Bjordal ◽  
S Kaasa
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
European Organization ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Eortc Qlq C30 ◽  
Eortc Qlq ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

PURPOSE The European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Core Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30) is a well-validated instrument that assesses health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in cancer patients. It is used in cancer clinical trials in Europe, Canada, and the United States, and has demonstrated high reliability and validity in different groups of cancer patients. Despite thorough testing of reliability and validity, we have not identified any reports on its test/retest reliability; thus, a test/retest study was performed at the Norwegian Radium Hospital (NRH). MATERIALS AND METHODS Cancer patients from the outpatient clinic who were off treatment for > or = 3 months were eligible for the study. The EORTC QLQ-C30 was given to the patients when they presented for their visit. The second questionnaire was received by the patients 4 days later. Of 291 eligible patients, 270 (93%) agreed to participate and 190 (73%) completed both questionnaires. RESULTS The test/retest reliability measured by Pearson's correlation coefficient was high for all functional scales, with a range from .82 for cognitive and role function to .91 for physical function. The r value for global HRQOL was .85. For the symptom scales--nausea/vomiting, fatigue, and pain--the coefficients were .63, .83, and .86, respectively. The single-item coefficients ranged from .72 for diarrhea to .84 for financial impact. The Spearman rank correlation was in the same range for all dimensions. CONCLUSION The EORTC QLQ-C30 seems to yield high test/retest reliability in patients with various cancer diagnoses whose condition is not expected to change during the time of measurement.

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