Quality of life outcomes in patients with localised renal cancer: a literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Patients with localised renal cell carcinoma (RCC) can expect excellent oncologic outcomes. As such, there has been a shift towards maximising health-related quality of life (HRQoL). A greater understanding of HRQoL outcomes associated with different treatment options for RCC can facilitate patient-centred care, shared decision-making and enable cost utility analyses to guide health policies. The aim of this literature review was to evaluate the evidence regarding HRQoL following different management strategies for localised RCC.

Methods

Three databases were searched to identify studies reporting HRQoL in patients with localised renal cancer, including Medline, the Tuft's Medical Centre Cost Effectiveness Analysis registry and the EuroQol website.

Results

Cons

SUBMITTER: Rossi SH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6280814 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature