scholarly journals Cancer Related Fatigue and Quality of Life in Patients with Advanced Prostate Cancer Undergoing Chemotherapy

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreas Charalambous ◽  
Christiana Kouta
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Advanced Prostate Cancer ◽  
Survival Times ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cancer Related Fatigue ◽  
Eortc Qlq

Cancer related fatigue (CRF) is a common and debilitating symptom that can influence quality of life (QoL) in cancer patients. The increase in survival times stresses for a better understanding of how CRF affects patients’ QoL. This was a cross-sectional descriptive study with 148 randomly recruited prostate cancer patients aiming to explore CRF and its impact on QoL. Assessments included the Cancer Fatigue Scale, EORTC QLQ-C30, and EORTC QLQ-PR25. Additionally, 15 in-depth structured interviews were performed. Quantitative data were analyzed with simple and multiple regression analysis and independent samplest-test. Qualitative data were analyzed with the use of thematic content analysis. The 66.9% of the patients experienced CRF with higher levels being recorded for the affective subscale. Statistically significant differences were found between the patients reporting CRF and lower levels of QoL (mean = 49.1) and those that did not report fatigue and had higher levels of QoL (mean = 72.1). The interviews emphasized CRF’s profound impact on the patients’ lives that was reflected on the following themes: “dependency on others,” “loss of power over decision making,” and “daily living disruption.” Cancer related fatigue is a significant problem for patients with advanced prostate cancer and one that affects their QoL in various ways.

Development, characteristics and validity of the EORTC QLQ-PR25 and the FACT-P for assessment of quality of life in prostate cancer patients

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (5) ◽  
pp. 523-531 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dominic Chu ◽  
Marko Popovic ◽  
Edward Chow ◽  
David Cella ◽  
Jennifer L Beaumont ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Eortc Qlq

Predicting the Quality of Life in Patients with Gastrointestinal Cancers in Iranian Population

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Aliakbar Hajaghamohammadi ◽  
Somayeh Ahmadi Gooraji ◽  
Ali Zargar
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Gastric Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Gi Cancers ◽  
Eortc Qlq ◽  
Gastric Cancer Patients

BACKGROUND: Evaluation of the quality of life (QoL) of cancer patients gives valuable information regarding the burden of disease, type of treatment and its side effects in studies on chronic diseases. In this study an attempt is made to predict the QoL of patients with gastrointestinal (GI) cancer.METHODS: In a cross sectional prospective study, data of 107 patients with GI cancers 58 male & 49 female with a mean age of 60.7±10.5 referred to a hospital from April 2009 to June 2015 were collected by using two standard questionnaires of EORTC-QLQ C30 and EORTC-QLQ-GINET 21. Data analysis was done using multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) and correlation test in soft wares of STATA and SPSS.16.RESULTS: Total QoL score was 50.7±24.6 in patients with gastrointestinal cancer which is almost optimal. Symptoms level was more in gastric cancer patients and their major complaints were constipation and diarrhea.  QoL of patients with GI cancers were more affected by the educational level and type of cancer (P<0.05).A high correlation of QoL was related to social and emotional domains (P<0.05). Mean score of QoL was more in males with colorectal cancer, educated and retired patients (P<0.05).CONCLUSION: the social and emotional support to patients with esophageal cancer and to reduce the level of symptoms in patients with gastric cancer due to complications of their diseases or treatment should be of consideration to improve their QoL.

scholarly journals QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG COLORECTAL CANCER PATIENTS AT THAI NGUYEN ONCOLOGY CENTER

2021 ◽  
Vol 62 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nguyen To Quynh Chau ◽  
Nguyen Manh Tuan ◽  
Nguyen Thanh Nhai ◽  
Nguyen Thi Ngan ◽  
Tran Bao Ngoc
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Functional Score ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
European Organization ◽  
Eortc Qlq ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Patients

Aim: To describe quality life’s colorectal cancer patients who are being treated at Thai Nguyenoncology center from June 2020 to August 2020.Objects and method: The descriptive cross- sectional study was conducted over 68 patientsdiagnosed with colorectal cancer by face to face interview using the European Organization forResearch and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) QLQ-C30 and the EORTC QLQ-CR29.Results: Mean of overall health score was 51,96±18,78; mean of functional score was 21,49±12,42(1,71–47,06). In functional sector, social function was scored lowest. In symptomatic scale, appetiteloss was scored highest (47,06).Conclusion: Quality of life of colorectal cancer patients was medium level. Highest scores wereobserved for appetite loss and fatigue. To improve quality life’s patients, medical staffs need to keepenhancing symptoms and function for patients during treatment.

scholarly journals Stress and Quality of Life of Patients with Cancer: The Mediating Role of Mindfulness

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Mahlagha Dehghan ◽  
Moazame Jazinizade ◽  
Alireza Malakoutikhah ◽  
Ali Madadimahani ◽  
Mohammad Hossein Iranmanesh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Physical Disorders ◽  
Eortc Qlq

Background. Cancer is one of the major health problems worldwide, which in addition to physical disorders, causes stress and anxiety in patients and affects the quality of life of cancer patients. Mindfulness can affect stress and improve the quality of life. This research explained the correlation between stress, quality of life, and mindfulness. Materials and Methods. Two hundred five cancer patients participated in this cross-sectional study. Patients completed the EORTC Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 (EORTC QLQ-C30), the Mindfulness Attention and Awareness Scale (MAAS), and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). Results. Perceived stress and mindfulness predict nearly 39% of the changes of QOL in cancer patients. In addition, perceived stress was negatively associated with mindfulness and quality of life P < 0.05 . Mindfulness was positively correlated with quality of life P < 0.05 . Mindfulness played a mediating role in the relationship between perceived stress and quality of life (standardized β = −0.13; SE = 0.07, 95% confidence interval = −0.28 to −0.01; P value = 0.04). Conclusion. In the present study, the variables of mindfulness and perceived stress affected the quality of life of cancer patients. Mindfulness can affect the quality of life of cancer patients directly and indirectly. These results emphasize the importance of mindfulness in the lives of cancer patients.

scholarly journals Supportive care interventions and quality of life in advanced disease prostate cancer survivors: An integrative review of the literature

2021 ◽  
pp. 412-429
Author(s):  
Alejandra Calvo-Schimmel ◽  
Suparna Qanungo ◽  
Susan Newman ◽  
Katherine Sterba
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Supportive Care ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Advanced Prostate Cancer ◽  
Measurement Instruments ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prostate Cancer Survivors

Background: Supportive care interventions can improve quality of life and health outcomes of advanced prostate cancer survivors. Despite the high prevalence of unmet needs, supportive care for this population is sparse. Methods: The databases PubMed, SCOPUS, CINAHL, and ProQuest were searched for relevant articles. Data were extracted, organized by thematic matrix, and categorized according to the seven domains of the Supportive Care Framework for Cancer Care. Results: The search yielded 1678 articles, of which 18 were included in the review and critically appraised. Most studies were cross-sectional with small, non-diverse samples. Supportive care interventions reported for advanced prostate cancer survivors are limited with some positive trends. Most outcomes were symptom-focused and patient self-reported (e.g., anxiety, pain, self-efficacy) evaluated by questionnaires or interview. Interventions delivered in group format reported improvements in more outcomes. Conclusions: Additional supportive care intervention are needed for men with advanced prostate cancer. Because of their crucial position in caring for cancer patients, nurse scientists and clinicians must partner to research and develop patient-centered, culturally relevant supportive care interventions that improve this population’s quality of life and health outcomes. Efforts must concentrate on sampling, domains of needs, theoretical framework, guidelines, and measurement instruments.

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