Health-related quality of life in esophageal cancer: a state-of-the-art review of patient-reported outcomes and an evidence and gap map.

ABSTRACT: Esophageal cancer represents a substantial global health challenge, marked by poor prognosis, even after curative treatment. Health-related quality of life is crucial for evaluating the treatment efficacy and long-term outcomes in patients with esophageal cancer. This state-of-the-art review and evidence gap map sought to identify existing research on the impact of interventions on health-related quality of life in adults with esophageal cancer, providing a comprehensive overview of various health-related quality of life aspects following diagnosis and treatment. This review entailed a systematic literature search, data extraction, and analysis, with the findings visualized in an evidence and gap map. The review synthesized key insights from the literature, focusing on clinical context, tr

SUBMITTER: Farnqvist K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12515475 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature