Prostate Cancer Survivors' and Partners' Self-Reports of Health-Related Quality of Life, Treatment Symptoms, and Marital Satisfaction 2.5-5.5 Years After Treatment

2005 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. E30-E41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael E. Galbraith ◽  
Adam Arechiga ◽  
Jose Ramirez ◽  
Leli W. Pedro
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Marital Satisfaction ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Prostate Cancer Survivors ◽  
Self Reports ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Characteristics of Participants and Nonparticipants in a Blended Internet-Based Physical Activity Trial for Breast and Prostate Cancer Survivors: Cross-sectional Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hester J vd Wiel ◽  
Martijn M Stuiver ◽  
Anne M May ◽  
Susan van Grinsven ◽  
Marlou F A Benink ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Prostate Cancer Survivors ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Breast And Prostate Cancer

BACKGROUND As the number of cancer survivors is increasing, it is important to be able to offer exercise and physical activity (PA)–promoting interventions that are both effective and reasonably accessible. Internet-based interventions are typically less expensive and more accessible alternatives to on-site supervised interventions. Currently, little is known about the characteristics of nonparticipants in PA promotion trials in the cancer survivorship setting, both in general and specifically in trials using internet-supported interventions. OBJECTIVE This study aims to gain insight into the characteristics associated with nonparticipation in a blended internet-based supported intervention trial to promote PA. METHODS Breast and prostate cancer survivors, 3-36 months after primary curative treatment, were invited to participate in the PABLO trial; this trial compared an internet-based intervention to enhance PA levels, with or without additional support from a physical therapist, to usual care. Participants and nonparticipants were asked to complete a comprehensive questionnaire assessing sociodemographics, fatigue, and health-related quality of life. Baseline data for participants and nonparticipants were compared using the independent Student <i>t</i> test and chi-square test. RESULTS The inclusion rate in the trial was 11.03% (137/1242). Of the nonparticipants, 13.95% (154/1104) completed the questionnaire. Participants were more highly educated (<i>P</i>=.04), had a paid job less often (<i>P</i>=.03), and were on sick leave more often (<i>P</i>=.03). They reported less PA per week, both moderate (<i>P</i>=.03) and vigorous (<i>P</i>&lt;.01), before diagnosis and during leisure time (<i>P</i>&lt;.01, effect size [ES]=0.44). They reported a significantly lower stage of change (<i>P</i>≤.01), lower self-efficacy (<i>P</i>&lt;.01, ES=0.61), perceived barriers to PA (<i>P</i>&lt;.01, ES=0.54), and more general fatigue (<i>P</i>&lt;.01, ES=0.60). Participants reported lower health-related quality of life for most domains (ES ranging from 0.34 for mental health to 0.48 for social functioning). No significant differences were found for other sociodemographics, mood state, or attitudes toward or perceived social support for PA. CONCLUSIONS The participants who self-selected for trial participation reported lower PA levels before diagnosis and a stronger need for support compared with nonparticipants. The trial thus included those patients who might benefit the most from internet-based supportive PA interventions. CLINICALTRIAL Netherlands trial register NTR6911; https://www.trialregister.nl/trial/6733

scholarly journals Comparison of Distribution- and Anchor-Based Approaches to Infer Changes in Health-Related Quality of Life of Prostate Cancer Survivors

2012 ◽  
Vol 47 (5) ◽  
pp. 1902-1925 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ravishankar Jayadevappa ◽  
Stanley Bruce Malkowicz ◽  
Marsha Wittink ◽  
Alan J. Wein ◽  
Sumedha Chhatre
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Prostate Cancer Survivors ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Characteristics of Participants and Nonparticipants in a Blended Internet-Based Physical Activity Trial for Breast and Prostate Cancer Survivors: Cross-sectional Study

JMIR Cancer ◽  
10.2196/25464 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. e25464
Author(s):  
Hester J vd Wiel ◽  
Martijn M Stuiver ◽  
Anne M May ◽  
Susan van Grinsven ◽  
Marlou F A Benink ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Prostate Cancer Survivors ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Breast And Prostate Cancer

Background As the number of cancer survivors is increasing, it is important to be able to offer exercise and physical activity (PA)–promoting interventions that are both effective and reasonably accessible. Internet-based interventions are typically less expensive and more accessible alternatives to on-site supervised interventions. Currently, little is known about the characteristics of nonparticipants in PA promotion trials in the cancer survivorship setting, both in general and specifically in trials using internet-supported interventions. Objective This study aims to gain insight into the characteristics associated with nonparticipation in a blended internet-based supported intervention trial to promote PA. Methods Breast and prostate cancer survivors, 3-36 months after primary curative treatment, were invited to participate in the PABLO trial; this trial compared an internet-based intervention to enhance PA levels, with or without additional support from a physical therapist, to usual care. Participants and nonparticipants were asked to complete a comprehensive questionnaire assessing sociodemographics, fatigue, and health-related quality of life. Baseline data for participants and nonparticipants were compared using the independent Student t test and chi-square test. Results The inclusion rate in the trial was 11.03% (137/1242). Of the nonparticipants, 13.95% (154/1104) completed the questionnaire. Participants were more highly educated (P=.04), had a paid job less often (P=.03), and were on sick leave more often (P=.03). They reported less PA per week, both moderate (P=.03) and vigorous (P<.01), before diagnosis and during leisure time (P<.01, effect size [ES]=0.44). They reported a significantly lower stage of change (P≤.01), lower self-efficacy (P<.01, ES=0.61), perceived barriers to PA (P<.01, ES=0.54), and more general fatigue (P<.01, ES=0.60). Participants reported lower health-related quality of life for most domains (ES ranging from 0.34 for mental health to 0.48 for social functioning). No significant differences were found for other sociodemographics, mood state, or attitudes toward or perceived social support for PA. Conclusions The participants who self-selected for trial participation reported lower PA levels before diagnosis and a stronger need for support compared with nonparticipants. The trial thus included those patients who might benefit the most from internet-based supportive PA interventions. Trial Registration Netherlands trial register NTR6911; https://www.trialregister.nl/trial/6733

scholarly journals Monitoring of health-related quality of life and symptoms in prostate cancer survivors: a randomized trial

2013 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 174-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberly Davis ◽  
David Dawson ◽  
Scott Kelly ◽  
Sara Red ◽  
Sofiya Penek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Randomized Trial ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Prostate Cancer Survivors ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related
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