Patients’ perception of chemotherapy side effects: Expectations, doctor-patient communication and impact on quality of life - An Italian survey

2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. e12618 ◽  
Author(s):  
Domenica Lorusso ◽  
Emilio Bria ◽  
Anna Costantini ◽  
Massimo Di Maio ◽  
Giovanni Rosti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Patient Communication ◽  
Doctor Patient Communication ◽  
Italian Survey ◽  
Chemotherapy Side Effects

Doctor–Patient communication and cancer patients’ quality of life and satisfaction

2000 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
L.M.L. Ong ◽  
M.R.M. Visser ◽  
F.B. Lammes ◽  
J.C.J.M. de Haes
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Patient Communication ◽  
Doctor Patient Communication

scholarly journals Adherence to Treatment in Stroke Patients

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 196 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emmanouela Cheiloudaki ◽  
Evangelos Alexopoulos
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Multivariate Analysis ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Illness Perception ◽  
Work Productivity ◽  
Patient Communication ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Doctor Patient Communication

Background: Compliance with medication in patients who have suffered stroke is usually not-optimal. This study aims to measure the level of compliance with the treatment and to identify socio-demographic, clinical, and subjective factors related to the long-term compliance of stroke patients with their treatment. Methods: 140 patients (66.4% males) suffered an ischemic stroke at least six months old, participated in the survey. Compliance was measured using the Medication Adherence Report Scale and the quality of life by the Stroke Specific Quality of Life questionnaire. Furthermore, the Beliefs about Medicines Questionnaire and the Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire on perceptions about the disease were assessed. The doctor–patient relationship was assessed by the Common-Sense Model of Self-Regulation questionnaire and the family support was assessed by the FSS scale. Univariate and multivariate analysis was employed to identify the significant factors affecting compliance in these stroke patients. Results: In 68.6% of patients the compliance was classified as optimal, in 25.7% as partial and as poor in 5.7%; the last two categories were treated as sub-optimal compliance in multivariate analysis. The high compliance was related to patient’s mental state (OR:3.94 95% CI: 1.84–4.46), the perception medication necessity (OR:1.26 95% CI: 1.01–1.56), and the doctor–patient communication (OR:1.76 95% CI: 1.15–2.70). Men showed a lower compliance than women, as well as increased concerns about taking medication (OR: 0.83, 95% CI: 0.69–0.99). Paradoxically, the work /productivity related quality of life was inversely associated with compliance (OR (95% CI): 0.44 (0.23 to 0.82)). Conclusions: The perception of medication necessity and the doctor–patient communication are manageable factors associated with compliance in treating patients who have suffered stroke. In addition, rehabilitation and return to work programs should consider these factors when providing support to those persons.

scholarly journals A multi-center, signal-arm study on cancer patients’ perception of chemotherapy side effects, depression, and decision regret at the end of adjuvant treatment

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Caterina Calderon ◽  
Raquel Hernández ◽  
María del Mar Muñoz ◽  
Alba Rosa Díez
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Adjuvant Chemotherapy ◽  
Healthcare Professional ◽  
Metastatic Cancer ◽  
Decision Regret ◽  
Chemotherapy Side Effects ◽  
To Receive ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The aim was to assess patients’ perception of chemotherapy side effects and analyze the relationship between these, depression, and treatment rejection. Methods A multi-center, signal-arm study in 456 patients with resected, non-metastatic cancer. Conducted upon completion of adjuvant chemotherapy. Participants answered questionnaires evaluating chemotherapy side effects (EORTC-QLC-C30), depression (BSI), and decision regret (DRS). Results The three most common symptoms reported by the patients were fatigue (57.5%), insomnia (56.7%), and pain (31%). Only 7.6% (n=35) expressed regret over having opted to receive adjuvant chemotherapy. Fatigue, insomnia, dyspnea, and pain were associated with more depression, while fatigue, pain, and age were associated with decision regret. Conclusion Healthcare professional should consider decreasing fatigue, insomnia, and pain a priority if quality of life is to be improved for patients receiving chemotherapy. The treatment of the side effects of chemotherapy for cancer is essential to improve the quality of life and compliance with the treatment.

Proton Pump Inhibitors in 2021: Pros, Cons, and Everything in Between

2021 ◽  
pp. 263451612110217
Author(s):  
Joshua A. Sloan ◽  
Philip O. Katz
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
Proton Pump Inhibitors ◽  
Proton Pump ◽  
Drug Class ◽  
Life Threatening

The medical and lay literature has exploded with reports of adverse events associated with proton pump inhibitors over the last 10 to 15 years. The dissemination of these reports to patients and clinicians have created substantial concerns regarding what has been an exceptionally valuable drug class, dramatically improving patient quality of life, and in many cases preventing life threatening side effects of other medication. Patients are more frequently seeking to avoid these medications, and practitioners are reducing or discontinuing them to the patient’s detriment due to a misunderstanding of the data. This review will discuss the data regarding the most commonly publicized adverse events and attempt to put them in perspective.

scholarly journals Quality of life, symptoms and dietary habits in oncology outpatients with malnutrition: A cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mira Sonneborn-Papakostopoulos ◽  
Clara Dubois ◽  
Viktoria Mathies ◽  
Mara Heß ◽  
Nicole Erickson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Nutritional Assessment ◽  
Mini Nutritional Assessment ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
European Organization

AbstractCancer-related malnutrition has a high prevalence, reduces survival and increases side effects. The aim of this study was to assess oncology outpatients and risk of malnutrition. Reported symptoms and quality of life (QoL) in patients found to be at risk of malnutrition or malnourished were compared to patients without malnutrition. Using a standardized questionnaire, the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Questionnaire for Quality of Life and the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA), patients in an outpatient cancer clinic undergoing chemotherapy treatment at a German University Hospital were assessed for nutrition, risk of malnutrition and quality of life. Based on the MNA, 39 (45.9%) patients were categorized as malnourished or at risk for malnutrition. Loss of appetite (n = 37.6%, p < 0.001) and altered taste sensation (n = 30,3%, p < 0.001) were the symptoms most frequently associated with reduced food intake. Patients with risk of malnutrition scored lower on the global health status (n = 48.15%, p = 0.001). Side effects of cancer treatments lead to a higher risk of malnutrition and as a consequence lower QoL. These side effects should be addressed more efficiently in cancer care.

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