Assessment of quality of life, information, and supportive care needs in patients with muscle and non-muscle invasive bladder cancer across the illness trajectory.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To date, little research has examined the quality of life and cancer-associated needs of bladder cancer patients. The objective of the current study was to assess the quality of life (QoL), informational needs, and supportive care needs (SCN) in a large sample of muscle invasive (MIBC) and non-muscle invasive (NMIBC) bladder cancer survivors across the treatment trajectory (newly diagnosed and undergoing treatment, post-treatment follow-up, and treatment for advanced/recurrent disease).

Methods

Questionnaires were distributed to a convenience sample of patients registered with Bladder Cancer Canada, the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, or The Ottawa Hospital. Eligibility criteria included being > 18 years of age, English-speaking, and diagnosed with bladder cancer

SUBMITTER: Chung J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6726665 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature