scholarly journals Quality of Life of Emirati Women With Breast Cancer

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Smail ◽  
Ghufran A. Jassim ◽  
Sarah Khan ◽  
Syed Tirmazy ◽  
Mouza Al Ameri
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sleep Disturbance ◽  
Hair Loss ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Future Perspective ◽  
European Organization ◽  
Eortc Qlq C30 ◽  
Eortc Qlq

Abstract Background: This study examined the quality of life of Emirati women with breast cancer (BC).Methods: This study was a population-based study of a random sample of 250 Emirati women with BC. Quality of life (QoL) was assessed using the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Cancer-Specific version (EORTC QLQ-C30, v.3.0) and the EORTC QoL Breast Cancer-Specific version (EORTC QLQ-BR23) translated into Arabic.Results: The mean age and median age of the 250 participants were 53.4 (SD ±11.3) and 52 years, respectively.Participants had a mean global health score of 74.73 (SD ±18.25), with a minimum of 16.67, indicating a good level of wellbeing.On the QLQ-C30, the Emirati women seemed to perform well on the functional scales but poorly on the symptom scales. While social functioning scored the highest (82.33 ±28.38) among the functional scales, emotional functioning scored the lowest (68.43 ±30.02). The most worrying symptom was sleep disturbance (47.87±38.46), followed by fatigue (38.18±30.31) and pain (29.13±28.01). Financial impact scored the lowest, indicating that most women did not have financial issues related to their cancer.On the QLQ-BR23, we found that participants performed above average to very good on the functional scales but poorly on the symptom scales. While sexual functioning scored the highest (86.07±22.61) among the functional scales, future perspective scored the lowest (50.80±37.92). The most worrying symptom was upset by hair loss (61.01±37.35), followed by arm symptoms (33.73±28.08).Conclusions: Emirati BC survivors reported good QoL overall. The most bothersome symptoms were sleep disturbance, fatigue, pain, hair loss and arm symptoms. Emirati women scored average on all functional scales, which indicates mediocre functioning, but high on the symptom scales, which indicates worse symptoms. Factors associated with a decline in the domains of QoL included age, income, education, metastases, mastectomy, and lymph node dissection. Recommendations to address these issues are discussed.Trial Registration: NA

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.

Quality of Life in a Randomized Trial of Group Psychosocial Support in Metastatic Breast Cancer: Overall Effects of the Intervention and an Exploration of Missing Data

2003 ◽  
Vol 21 (10) ◽  
pp. 1944-1951 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louise Bordeleau ◽  
John Paul Szalai ◽  
Marguerite Ennis ◽  
Molyn Leszcz ◽  
Michael Speca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Metastatic Breast Cancer ◽  
Missing Data ◽  
Metastatic Breast ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
European Organization ◽  
Eortc Qlq C30 ◽  
Eortc Qlq

Purpose: To evaluate the effect of a standardized group psychosocial intervention on health-related quality of life (HrQOL) in women with metastatic breast cancer and to explore the effect of missing data in HrQOL analyses. Patients and Methods: Between 1993 and 1998, seven Canadian centers randomly assigned 235 eligible women to participate in a weekly, 90-minute, therapist-led support group that adhered to principles of supportive-expressive (SE) therapy or to a control arm (no SE). All women received educational material and any type of medical or psychosocial care deemed necessary. HrQOL data were prospectively collected using the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire C30 (EORTC QLQ-C30) at baseline, 4, 8, and 12 months. The primary HrQOL analyses compared scores in the two study arms. Analyses were limited to women with appropriate baseline HrQOL information (n = 215). Results: Baseline EORTC QLQ-C30 scores were not different between the two study arms (all P > .05). Primary analysis of all subscales failed to show a significant influence of the intervention on HrQOL (all P > .05). There was a significant deterioration over time in several functional scales of the EORTC QLQ-C30: global (P = .03), physical (P = .0002), role (P = .01), and cognitive functioning (P = .04); and in symptom scales: dyspnea (P = .007), appetite loss (P = .04), and fatigue (P = .003); these changes were independent of randomization allocation. Results were similar in additional analyses of overall HrQOL using a variety of approaches to handling missing data. Conclusion: Supportive-expressive group therapy in patients with metastatic breast cancer does not appear to influence HrQOL, as measured by the EORTC QLQ-C30.

scholarly journals Associated Factors for Health Quality of Life in Moroccan Women With Breast Cancers

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement 2) ◽  
pp. 227s-227s
Author(s):  
A.C. Filankembo Kava ◽  
P. Conde ◽  
K. El Rhazi ◽  
M. Bennani ◽  
A. Benider ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Future Perspective ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Symptom Scale ◽  
European Organization ◽  
Quality Of Life Questionnaire ◽  
Moroccan Women ◽  
Eortc Qlq

Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. Breast cancer is ranked the first female cancer (33.4%) in Morocco; and more than 60% cases are diagnosed at stage III or IV. During the last decade, health-related quality of life (HRQOL) has become an important part of breast cancer treatment. Aim: The objective of this study is to describe self- reported HRQOL in patients with breast cancer and to investigate its associations with socio-demographic and clinical variables. Methods: A prospective study was carried out in the main oncology centers in Morocco. Quality of life was measured using the Moroccan Arabic version of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire C 30 (EORTC QLQ C30) and Breast Cancer-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-BR23). Statistical data analyses were performed using descriptive statistics and multivariate analyses. Results: A total of 1463 subjects were included in the study. The subjects' mean age was 55.6 (SD. 11.2) years, 70% were married. The majority of the subjects had stage II (45.9%) and the few cases had stage IV (12.9%). Participants had a mean score for global health of 68.5. Among functional scales, social functioning scored the highest (mean 86.2, SD = 22.7). The most distressing symptom on the symptom scales was financial difficulties (mean 63.2, SD = 38.2). Using the disease-specific tool, it was found that future perspective scored the lowest (mean 40.5, SD = 37.3). On the symptom scale, arm symptoms scored the highest (mean 23.6, SD = 21.6). Significant mean differences were noted for many functional and symptom scales. Conclusion: Our results emphasize that the general HRQOL of the studied women is fairer than that of the corresponding population in other countries. This study provided baseline information on the quality of life of a large sample of Moroccan women diagnosed with breast cancer.

scholarly journals The Malay Version of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC-QLQ C30): Reliability and Validity Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yusoff N ◽  
Low WY ◽  
Yip CH
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
European Organization ◽  
Quality Of Life Questionnaire ◽  
Eortc Qlq C30 ◽  
Eortc Qlq

Introduction: The Malay Version of EORTC-QLQ C30 was validated among Malaysian women who had undergone breast cancer surgery. Materials and Methods: Test-retest evaluation (i.e. three weeks and ten weeks following surgery) was carried out to examine the validity and reliability of the scale. The Cronbach’s alpha value was used to determine the internal consistency, meanwhile, test-retest Intraclass Correlation Coefficients (ICC) indicates the reliability of the scale. Effect Size Index and Mean Differences interpret the sensitivity of the scale. Discriminant validity was evaluated by comparing two groups i.e. women who had mastectomy and women who had lumpectomy. Results: Internal consistencies are acceptable for Global Health Status (0.91), Functional domains (ranging from 0.50-0.89) and Symptomatology domains (ranging from 0.75-0.99). Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) ranged from 0.05 to 0.99 for Global Health Status and Functional domains, and ranged from 0.13 to 1.00 for Symptomatology domains. Sensitivity of the scale was observed in nearly all of the domains. Conclusion: The Malay Version of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC-QLQ C30) is a suitable tool to measure the quality of life of women with breast cancer.

scholarly journals Qualidade de Vida Relacionada à Saúde e Risco de Comorbidade Cardiovascular ao Diagnóstico de Câncer de Mama

2019 ◽  
Vol 65 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzana Sales de Aguiar ◽  
Graziele Marques Rodrigues ◽  
Larissa Nascimento dos Santos ◽  
Raphaela Nunes de Lucena ◽  
Julia De Melo Ramirez Medina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Cáncer De Mama ◽  
European Organization ◽  
Cancer Module ◽  
Eortc Qlq C30 ◽  
Eortc Qlq

Introdução: A literatura sugere que mulheres com doenças cardiovasculares apresentam pior qualidade de vida ao diagnóstico de câncer de mama. Objetivo: Avaliar a associação entre a qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde (QVRS) e as doenças cardiovasculares ao diagnóstico de câncer de mama. Método: Estudo transversal com mulheres diagnosticadas com câncer de mama. A QVRS foi avaliada pelos questionários European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnarie (EORTC QLQ-C30) and Breast Câncer Module (QLQ-BR23) e a comorbidade por meio da Cumulative Illness Rating Scale Geriatric (CIRS-G). Foram calculadas as diferenças entre as médias dos escores de QVRS e comorbidade. A associação foi avaliada por regressão logística múltipla. Resultados: Foram incluídas 953 mulheres com média de idade de 54 anos (DP±11,7). Apresentavam alguma comorbidade ao diagnóstico de câncer de mama 84,1% das mulheres. O sistema coração foi afetado em 10,8% e o sistema vascular em 48,2%. Após ajuste, observou-se associação entre os escores das funções física e sexual e problemas nos sistemas coração e vascular. Foi ainda observada associação entre os piores escores de dor e dispneia e o sistema coração. Em relação à presença de doenças no sistema vascular, este esteve associado à melhor satisfação sexual, melhor perspectiva futura e piores sintomas na mama. Conclusão: A QVRS se mostrou associada a doenças cardiovasculares em pacientes com câncer de mama em relação à função física, sexual, satisfação sexual, perspectivas futuras e as escalas de sintomas (dor, dispneia e sintomas na mama).

scholarly journals Quality of Life and Volume Reduction in Women with Secondary Lymphoedema Related to Breast Cancer

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcus Lanza ◽  
Anke Bergmann ◽  
Maria Giseli da Costa Leite Ferreira ◽  
Suzana Sales de Aguiar ◽  
Ricardo de Almeida Dias ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Therapeutic Response ◽  
Volume Reduction ◽  
Response To Treatment ◽  
Future Perspective ◽  
Emotional Function ◽  
Eortc Qlq C30 ◽  
Eortc Qlq

Purpose. To assess the quality of life (QOL) as a predictor of volume reduction in women undergoing complex physical therapy (CPT) for lymphoedema following breast cancer.Methods. Clinical trial in 57 women undergoing CPT.Results. At baseline, in measuring quality of life for the EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire subscale of functionality, the worst scores for emotional function (55 points) and better social function (89 points) were observed. The symptom scales showed the worst pain averaged (66 points). The overall quality of life showed a low score (40 points). In the BR 23 module, low scores were observed in the field of future perspective (47 points). After treatment of lymphoedema, absolute reduction of excess volume between the upper limbs of 282 mL was observed, representing a reduction of 15%. No association was observed between the domains of quality of life and response to treatment of lymphoedema.Conclusion. This study included 57 women with advanced and chronic lymphoedema in early treatment with CPT and low scores for quality of life. The lymphoedema therapeutic response was not influenced by the QOL at the beginning of treatment.

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.

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 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.

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