Using a quality of life (QoL)-monitor: preliminary results of a randomized trial in Dutch patients with early breast cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The diagnosis and treatment of cancer negatively affect patients' physical, functional and psychological wellbeing. Patients' needs for care cannot be addressed unless they are recognized by healthcare providers (HCPs). The use of quality of life (QoL) assessments with feedback to HCPs might facilitate the identification and discussion of QoL-topics.

Methods

113 patients with stage I-IIIB breast cancer treated with chemotherapy were included in this randomized controlled trial. Patients were randomly allocated to receive either usual care, or usual care with an intervention consisting of a QoL-monitor assessing QoL, distress and care needs before every chemotherapy cycle visit. Patients completed questionnaires regarding QoL, illness perceptions, self-efficacy, and s

SUBMITTER: Lugtenberg RT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7591431 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature