The ability to return to work: a patient-centered outcome parameter following glioma surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With refinements in diagnosis and therapy of gliomas, the importance of survival time as the sole outcome parameter has decreased, and patient-centered outcome parameters have gained interest. Pursuing a profession is an indispensable component of human happiness. The aim of this study was to analyze the professional outcomes besides their neuro-oncological and functional evaluation after surgery for gliomas in eloquent areas.

Methods

We assessed neuro-oncological and functional outcomes of patients with gliomas WHO grades II and III undergoing surgery between 2012 and 2018. All patients underwent routine follow-up and adjuvant treatment. Treatment and survival parameters were collected prospectively. Repercussions of the disease on the patients' professional stat

SUBMITTER: Senft C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7609423 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature