Influence of social determinants of health on patients with advanced lung cancer: a prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Socioeconomic factors with an influence on human health are known as social determinants of health (SDH). There are some SDH studies in patients with lung cancer, but important exposures such as social isolation and loneliness have not been adequately investigated. This study will assess the influence of SDH, particularly social isolation and loneliness, on patients with advanced lung cancer in Japan.

Methods and analysis

The inclusion criteria for this prospective cohort study will be as follows: a diagnosis of advanced lung cancer; unsuitability for curative surgery; and willingness to participate. The primary outcome will be the initial choice of treatment and the secondary outcomes will be overall survival, changes in disease staging or performance status, r

SUBMITTER: Takemura T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6196821 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature