scholarly journals Does age matter? Comparing post-treatment psychosocial outcomes in young adult and older adult cancer survivors with their cancer-free peers

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 1404-1411 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael J. Lang ◽  
Janine Giese-Davis ◽  
Scott B. Patton ◽  
David J.T. Campbell
Keyword(s):  
Young Adult ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Psychosocial Outcomes ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Adult Cancer Survivors

scholarly journals Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors' Valuation of Post-Treatment Recommended Care

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 127-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sapna Kaul ◽  
Rochelle R. Smits-Seemann ◽  
Eduardo R. Zamora ◽  
Holly Spraker-Perlman ◽  
Kevin J. Boyle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adult ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Adolescent And Young Adult ◽  
Recommended Care ◽  
Young Adult Cancer Survivors ◽  
Adult Cancer Survivors ◽  
Young Adult Cancer

Impact of cancer and cancer-related treatments on participation restrictions

2020 ◽  
pp. 030802262092385
Author(s):  
Rachelle Brick ◽  
Catherine Bender ◽  
Elizabeth Skidmore
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Daily Life Activities ◽  
Short Forms ◽  
Normal Limits ◽  
Adult Cancer Survivors ◽  
Participation Restrictions ◽  
Reported Health

Introduction The purpose of this research was to describe participation restrictions in younger and older adult cancer survivors post treatment. Method Younger adult cancer survivors ( n = 20) and older adult cancer survivors ( n = 21) completed questionnaires and a semi-structured interview of satisfaction with daily life activities and self-reported health outcomes in a single visit. Reports were based on recall during treatment and current perspectives post treatment. Results Despite general health short forms revealing health within normal limits, semi-structured interview approaches revealed dissatisfaction with occupational performance in both younger and older adult cancer survivors. Older adults reported persistent dissatisfaction with instrumental activities from diagnosis through post treatment compared to younger adult cancer survivors. Older adults received fewer referrals for cancer rehabilitation services (19%) compared to younger adult cancer survivors (50%). Conclusion Dissatisfaction with daily life activities persists several years post cancer diagnosis in older and younger adult cancer survivors, despite self-reported health within normal limits. Impairment-based short forms may lack sensitivity to detect activity limitations and participation restrictions conveyed through in-depth assessment. Adoption of more comprehensive screening methods may be needed for timely referral to cancer-based occupational therapy services.

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