Identification of Sub-Groups of Patients Surgically Treated for Melanoma With Affected Health-Related Quality of Life and Psychosocial Well-Being.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Impaired health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and psychological symptoms after melanoma surgery are common, but research often focuses on specific stages, older patients, or clinical trial settings. This study aims to identify sub-groups of surgically treated melanoma patients in a real-world setting by examining associations between clinical and sociodemographic factors and psychosocial well-being.

Methods

Patients attending follow-up at the Department of Plastic Surgery, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, were invited to this cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study. Eight validated patient-reported outcome measures assessed HRQoL, psychological symptoms, work ability, and patient activation. A study-specific questionnaire evaluated satisfaction an

SUBMITTER: Hansen SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12579362 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature