The use and impact of quality of life assessment tools in clinical care settings for cancer patients, with a particular emphasis on brain cancer: insights from a systematic review and stakeholder consultations.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Patient-reported data are playing an increasing role in health care. In oncology, data from quality of life (QoL) assessment tools may be particularly important for those with limited survival prospects, where treatments aim to prolong survival while maintaining or improving QoL. This paper examines the use and impact of using QoL measures on health care of cancer patients within a clinical setting, particularly those with brain cancer. It also examines facilitators and challenges, and provides implications for policy and practice.

Design

We conducted a systematic literature review, 15 expert interviews and a consultation at an international summit.

Results

The systematic review found no relevant intervention studies specifically in brain cancer patients, and

SUBMITTER: King S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4980409 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature