Factors associated with cognitive impairment and cognitive concerns in patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Knowledge regarding cognitive problems in metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (mNSCLC) is limited. Such problems may include both patient-reported cognitive concerns and demonstrable cognitive impairment. Greater understanding of these outcomes is needed to inform rehabilitation strategies for these difficulties. We aimed to identify the frequency of cognitive problems and associated factors in patients with mNSCLC.

Methods

In this cross-sectional study, adults with mNSCLC completed validated neuropsychological tests and self-report questionnaires measuring cognitive concerns, neurobehavioral concerns, depression, demoralization, illness intrusiveness, self-esteem, and physical symptoms. Cognitive impairment (performance based) was defined according to Internati

SUBMITTER: Eggen AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8789294 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature