scholarly journals Health-Related Quality of Life among Cancer Survivors Depending on the Occupational Status

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 3803
Author(s):  
Kisook Kim ◽  
Hyohyeon Yoon
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Occupational Status ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

The study aimed to identify and compare the factors affecting health-related quality of life (HRQoL) depending on the occupational status of cancer survivors. This study was a secondary data analysis from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) from 2014 to 2018. Hierarchical multivariate linear regression was used to investigate the factors affecting the HRQoL of each group. Non-working cancer survivors had significantly lower HRQoL than working cancer survivors (p < 0.001). A hierarchical multiple regression model showed that demographic, health-related, and psychological characteristics explained 62.0% of non-working cancer survivors’ HRQoL (F = 4.29, p < 0.001). Among the input variables, health-related characteristics were the most influential factors (ΔR2 = 0.274, F = 9.84, p < 0.001). For working cancer survivors, health-related characteristics were the only variable that was statistically associated with HRQoL (F = 5.556, p < 0.001). It is important to enhance physical activities and manage the chronic disease to improve the HRQoL of working cancer survivors. Further, managing health-related characteristics, including depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation, is necessary for non-working cancer survivors. Regarding working survivors, psychological factors such as depressive symptoms and suicidal tendencies did not affect HRQoL. Therefore, an early and effective return to work program should be developed for the improvement of their HRQoL.

Health-related quality of life in head and neck cancer survivors: Impact of pretreatment depressive symptoms.

2010 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Bryant Howren ◽  
Alan J. Christensen ◽  
Lucy Hynds Karnell ◽  
Gerry F. Funk
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Comparison of fatigue, depression, and anxiety as factors affecting posttreatment health-related quality of life in lung cancer survivors

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 465-470 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ju Youn Jung ◽  
Jong Mog Lee ◽  
Moon Soo Kim ◽  
Young Mog Shim ◽  
Jae Ill Zo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Multiple Factors Affecting Health-Related Quality of Life in Women With Chronic Multisite Musculoskeletal Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study in Ankara, Turkey

2021 ◽  
pp. 016327872110492
Author(s):  
Arzu Demircioğlu ◽  
Özden Özkal ◽  
Osman Dağ
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Musculoskeletal Pain ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Multiple Factors ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Although chronic multi-site musculoskeletal pain is known to cause decreased physical function and impair work and social life, there is insufficient research about its impact on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in women. The aim of this study was to investigate multiple factors affecting HRQoL in women with chronic multi-site musculoskeletal pain. This study included 227 women with two or more musculoskeletal areas which were painful during the last 3 months. The HRQoL and musculoskeletal system symptoms were evaluated with the Nottingham Health Profile (NHP) and the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ), respectively. Physical activity level, social functionality and depressive symptoms were assessed with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ- SF), Social Functioning Scale (SFS) and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), respectively. Significant predictors for the total score on the NHP were found to be the number of children (p < 0.001), social engagement/withdrawal scale (p:0.094), the number of regions with musculoskeletal pain during the last year (p:0.002) and last 7 days (p:0.036), depressive symptoms (p < 0.001), current employment status (p:0.084), and the presence of chronic disease (p < 0.001). The results of this study demonstrated that both sociodemographic characteristics, and social and psychological factors may affect the HRQoL in women with chronic multi-site musculoskeletal pain.

scholarly journals Depressive Symptoms and Health-Related Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors

2012 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 311-318 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cielito C. Reyes-Gibby ◽  
Karen O. Anderson ◽  
Phuong Kanh Morrow ◽  
Sanjay Shete ◽  
Sohela Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Relationships among hope, psychological well-being and health-related quality of life in childhood cancer survivors

2019 ◽  
pp. 135910531988274 ◽  
Author(s):  
LLK Ho ◽  
WHC Li ◽  
AT Cheung ◽  
EKY Ho ◽  
KKW Lam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Childhood Cancer Survivors ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

This cross-sectional study examined the level of hope among Hong Kong childhood cancer survivors and investigated the relationships among hope, depressive symptoms, self-esteem and health-related quality of life. We recruited 176 survivors aged 10–16 years who underwent medical follow-ups at the outpatient clinic. This study revealed that lower levels of hope were associated with an increase in depressive symptoms and reductions in self-esteem and health-related quality of life. Our results contribute to novel findings by demonstrating that hope may be a significant factor associated with health-related quality of life. This understanding could increase healthcare professionals’ awareness about the psychological needs of childhood cancer survivors.

scholarly journals Health-Related Quality of Life in Asian Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Survivors

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
pp. 107327482110297
Author(s):  
Wing-Lok Chan ◽  
Horace Cheuk-Wai Choi ◽  
Brian Lang ◽  
Kai-Pun Wong ◽  
Kwok-Keung Yuen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Thyroid Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Differentiated Thyroid Cancer ◽  
Summary Score ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Background: Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is important for differentiated thyroid cancer survivors, but data for Asian survivors is lacking. This study aimed to have an overview of, and identify any disease-or treatment-related factors associated with, HRQoL in Asian differentiated thyroid cancer survivors. Patients and Methods: Thyroid cancer survivors were recruited from the thyroid clinics at Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong from February 2016 to December 2016. All adult differentiated thyroid cancer patients with stable disease more than or equal to 1 year received a survey on HRQoL using the European Organization for the Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30) and Thyroid cancer specific quality of life (THYCA-QoL) questionnaire. Clinical information was collected retrospectively from the computerized clinical management system. To identify factors associated with poor HRQoL, univariable and stepwise multivariable regression analysis were performed. Results: A total of 613 survivors completed the questionnaires (response rate: 82.1%; female: 80.1%; median survivorship: 7.4 years (range: 1.0-48.2 years)). The QLQ-C30 summary score mean was 84.4 (standard deviation (SD): 12.7) while the THYCA-QoL summary score mean was 39.9 (SD: 9.7). The 2 highest symptom subscales were fatigue (mean: 26.4, SD: 20.6) and insomnia (mean: 26.2, SD: 27.6). Factors associated with worse HRQoL included serum thyrotropin (TSH) greater than 1.0 mIU/L, unemployment, and concomitant psychiatric disorders. Concomitant psychiatric illness (n = 40/613, 6.5%) also showed significant association with most of the symptom and functional subscales. Conclusions: Fatigue and insomnia were the 2 most common symptoms experienced by our differentiated thyroid cancer survivors. Long-term survivorship care with monitoring serum TSH level, supporting return-to-work and screening for concomitant psychiatric disorders should be offered.

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