Dynamics in distress and quality of life in patients undergoing radiation therapy: a prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study used a mobile-based assessment tool to evaluate the dynamics of distress and quality of life (QoL) in patients with esophageal, head and neck, and rectal cancers undergoing radiation therapy (RT).

Methods

A prospective cohort study was conducted between November 2022 and July 2023 and included 100 patients who had completed assessments at pre-RT, weeks 2, 4, and 6 of RT, and 1 month post-treatment. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network Distress Thermometer and European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire were used.

Results

All patients showed a 100% response rate to the mobile-based assessment at pre-RT, week 6, and post-treatment, with a 95% response rate at weeks 2 and 4 of RT. Of the 100 patients, 3

SUBMITTER: Park H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11996948 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature