Influence of time lapse after cancer diagnosis on the association between unmet needs and quality of life in family caregivers of Korean cancer patients

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinyoung Shin ◽  
Hyeonyoung Ko ◽  
Jeong‐Won Lee ◽  
Kihyun Kim ◽  
Yun‐Mi Song
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Unmet Needs ◽  
Time Lapse ◽  
After Cancer

Quality of life domains important and relevant to family caregivers of advanced cancer patients in an Asian population: a qualitative study

2014 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 817-828 ◽  
Author(s):  
Geok Ling Lee ◽  
Mandy Yen Ling Ow ◽  
Ramaswamy Akhileswaran ◽  
Grace Su Yin Pang ◽  
Gilbert Kam Tong Fan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Advanced Cancer ◽  
Asian Population ◽  
Life Domains ◽  
Advanced Cancer Patients

Comprehensive unmet needs and correlations with quality of life in Chinese cancer patients

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. e12813 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y.P. Zhang ◽  
Y. Zhang ◽  
W.H. Liu ◽  
Y.T. Yan ◽  
H.H. Wei
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Unmet Needs ◽  
Chinese Cancer Patients

Divorce after breast cancer diagnosis and its impact on quality of life

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Danbee Kang ◽  
Nayeon Kim ◽  
Gayeon Han ◽  
Sooyeon Kim ◽  
Hoyoung Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
After Cancer ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Objective This study aims to identify factors associated with divorce following breast cancer diagnosis and measures the impact of divorce on the quality of life (QoL) of patients. Methods We used cross-sectional survey data collected at breast cancer outpatient clinics in South Korea from November 2018 to April 2019. Adult breast cancer survivors who completed active treatment without any cancer recurrence at the time of the survey (N = 4,366) were included. The participants were classified into two groups: “maintaining marriage” and “being divorced,” between at the survey and at the cancer diagnosis. We performed logistic regression and linear regression to identify the factors associated with divorce after cancer diagnosis and to compare the QoL of divorced and nondivorced survivors. Results Approximately 11.1/1,000 of married breast cancer survivors experienced divorce after cancer diagnosis. Younger age, lower education, and being employed at diagnosis were associated with divorce. Being divorced survivors had significantly lower QoL (Coefficient [Coef] = −7.50; 95% CI = −13.63, −1.36), social functioning (Coef = −9.47; 95% CI = −16.36, −2.57), and body image (Coef = −8.34; 95% CI = −6.29, −0.39) than survivors who remained married. They also experienced more symptoms including pain, insomnia, financial difficulties, and distress due to hair loss. Conclusion Identifying risk factors of divorce will ultimately help ascertain the resources necessary for early intervention.

scholarly journals Long-term employment status and quality of life after cancer: A longitudinal prospective cohort study from diagnosis up to and including 5 years post diagnosis

Work ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 66 (4) ◽  
pp. 901-907
Author(s):  
Sietske J. Tamminga ◽  
Lyanne P. Jansen ◽  
Monique H.W. Frings-Dresen ◽  
Angela G.E.M. de Boer
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Employment Status ◽  
Life Outcomes ◽  
Quality Of Life Outcomes ◽  
Multi Level ◽  
After Cancer ◽  
Level Analysis

BACKGROUND: Accumulating evidence suggests that cancer survivors are able to return to work. However, little is known about their work situation 5 years after diagnosis. OBJECTIVE: To explore fluctuations in employment status and its association with quality of life 2, 3, and 5 years after cancer diagnosis of 65 cancer survivors employed at diagnosis. METHODS: In association with a randomised controlled trial (RCT), questionnaires were administrated to eligible cancer survivors at diagnosis, 2, 3, and 5 years thereafter comprising of validated questionnaires related to work (i.e. Work Ability Index (WAI), cancer, and quality of life (QOL) (i.e. SF-36, VAS QOL). The RCT studied a hospital-based work support intervention in female breast and gynaecological cancer survivors who were treated with curative intent and had paid work at diagnosis. Descriptive statistics and longitudinal multi-level analysis were employed. RESULTS: Sixty-five of the 102 eligible cancer survivors participated, who were primarily diagnosed with breast cancer (63%). Two and 5 years after cancer diagnosis respectively 63 (97%) and 48 (81%) participants were employed. Reasons for not being employed after 5 years included receiving unemployment benefits (7%), voluntary unemployment (3%), receiving disability benefits (3%), and early retirement (3%). Longitudinal multi-level analysis showed that employed cancer survivors reported in general statistically significant better quality of life outcomes at 5 years follow-up compared to those not being employed. CONCLUSIONS: We found high employment rates and few fluctuations in employment status. The steepest decline in employment rate occurs after the first two years of diagnosis. Employed participants reported better quality of life outcomes. Survivorship care should therefore focus on the population at risk possibly within the first two years after diagnosis.

scholarly journals Quality of life of family caregivers of cancer patients in Singapore and globally

2017 ◽  
Vol 58 (5) ◽  
pp. 258-261 ◽  
Author(s):  
HA Lim ◽  
JY Tan ◽  
J Chua ◽  
RK Yoong ◽  
SE Lim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Family Caregivers

Quality of life of family caregivers 8 years after a relative's cancer diagnosis: follow-up of the National Quality of Life Survey for Caregivers

2015 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 266-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Youngmee Kim ◽  
Kelly M. Shaffer ◽  
Charles S. Carver ◽  
Rachel S. Cannady
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
National Quality

scholarly journals Association between unmet needs and quality of life of cancer patients: A population-based study

2012 ◽  
Vol 52 (2) ◽  
pp. 391-399 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorte Gilså Hansen ◽  
Pia Veldt Larsen ◽  
Lise Vilstrup Holm ◽  
Nina Rottmann ◽  
Stinne Holm Bergholdt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Unmet Needs ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Population Based Study
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