Predictors of impaired quality of life among colorectal cancer survivors: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Comprehensive research on the specific factors affecting the quality of life (QOL) of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) is lacking. We investigated patient factors affecting QOL in this population.

Methodology

We conducted a cross-sectional study at Dr. Suliman Fakeeh Hospital, a private tertiary center in Jeddah City, KSA. We used the validated Arabic versions of the Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-30 (QLQ-30) and Colorectal Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-29 (QLQ-CR29) in patients with CRC. We used a generalized linear model to analyze the data. Significant linear correlations between functional and symptom scores and 11 factors, including age, sex, tumor site and stage, comorbidities, surgery type/approach, leaks, stoma, and neoadjuvant or adjuvan

SUBMITTER: Alotaibi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12647477 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature