BACKGROUND Quality of life(QoL)outcomes are a focal endpoint of cancer treatment strategies.AIM To externally validate the Moroccan Arabic version of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer(EORT...BACKGROUND Quality of life(QoL)outcomes are a focal endpoint of cancer treatment strategies.AIM To externally validate the Moroccan Arabic version of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer(EORTC)QoL Questionnaire(QLQ)for colorectal cancer(CRC)patients(CR29).METHODS Both Moroccan Arabic modules of QLQ-CR29 and QLQ-C30 were administered to Moroccan CRC.Psychometric properties were retested by measuring Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for reliability and Intraclass correlation coefficient(ICC)to examine test-retest reproducibility.The multitrait-scaling analysis was performed to demonstrate the validity of the instrument and known-groups comparison was used to test the score’s ability to discriminate between different groups of patients.RESULTS In total,221 patients were included in our study and 34 patients completed the questionnaire twice.The Urinary Frequency scale and Stool Frequency scale had good internal consistency with alpha Cronbach coefficients of 0.79 and 0.83 respectively,while the same coefficients were moderately lower for the Blood and Mucus in Stool scale(0.61)and the Body Image scale(0.67).The ICCs ranged from 0.88 to 1 indicating good to excellent reproducibility.In multitrait scaling analyses,the criterion for item convergent and divergent validity was satisfactory.The known-group comparison showed statistically significant differences between patients according to age,gender,stoma status,tumor location,and radiotherapy.CONCLUSION The Moroccan Arabic version of the EORTC QLQ-CR29 is a valid and reliable tool that can be used safely for research and clinical purposes in Moroccan CRC patients.展开更多
AIM: To compare quality of life (QoL) outcomes in Chinese patients after curative laparoscopic vs open surgery for rectal cancer. METHODS: Eligible Chinese patients with rectal cancer undergoing curative laparoscopic ...AIM: To compare quality of life (QoL) outcomes in Chinese patients after curative laparoscopic vs open surgery for rectal cancer. METHODS: Eligible Chinese patients with rectal cancer undergoing curative laparoscopic or open sphincterpreserving resection between July 2006 and July 2008 were enrolled in this prospective study. The QoL outcomes were assessed longitudinally using the validated Chinese versions of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer QLQ-C30 and QLQCR38 questionnaires before surgery and at 4, 8, and 12 mo after surgery. The QoL scores at the different time points were compared between the laparoscopic and open groups. A higher score on a functional scale indicated better functioning, whereas a higher score on a symptom scale indicated a higher degree of symptoms.RESULTS: Seventy-four patients (49 laparoscopic and 25 open) were enrolled. The two groups of patients were comparable in terms of sociodemographic data, types of surgery, tumor staging, and baseline mean QoL scores. There was no significant decrease from baseline in global QoL for the laparoscopic group at different time points, whereas the global QoL was worse compared to baseline beginning at 4 mo but returned to baseline by 12 mo for the open group (P = 0.019, Friedman test). Compared to the open group, the laparoscopic group had significantly better physical (89.9±1.4 vs 79.2±3.7, P = 0.016), role (85.0±3.4 vs 63.3±6.9, P = 0.005), and cognitive (73.5±3.4 vs 50.7±6.2, P = 0.002) functioning at 8 mo, fewer micturition problems at 4-8 mo (4 mo: 32.3±4.7 vs 54.7±7.1, P = 0.011; 8 mo: 22.8±4.0 vs 40.7±6.9, P = 0.020), and fewer male sexual problems from 8 mo onward (20.0±8.5 vs 76.7±14.5, P = 0.013). At 12 mo after surgery, no significant differences were observed in any functional or symptom scale between the two groups, with the exception of male sexual problems, which remained worse in the open group (29.2±11.3 vs 80.0±9.7, P = 0.026). CONCLUSION: Laparoscopic sphincter-preserving resection for rectal cancer is associated with better preservation of QoL and fewer male sexual problems when compared with open surgery in Chinese patients. These findings, however, should be interpreted with caution because of the small sample size of the study.展开更多
This study is aimed to assess the long-term health-related quality of life(HRQL) of patients after esopha-gectomy for esophageal cancer in comparison with es-tablished norms,and to evaluate changes in HRQL during the ...This study is aimed to assess the long-term health-related quality of life(HRQL) of patients after esopha-gectomy for esophageal cancer in comparison with es-tablished norms,and to evaluate changes in HRQL during the different stages of follow-up after esopha-geal resection. A systematic review was performed bysearching medical databases(Medline,Embase andthe Cochrane Library) for potentially relevant studiesthat appeared between January 1975 and March 2011.Studies were included if they addressed the questionof HRQL after esophageal resection for esophage alcancer. Two researchers independently performed the study selection,data extraction and analysis processes.Twenty-one observational studies were included witha total of 1282(12-355) patients. Five studies were performed with short form-36(SF-36) and 16 with European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer(EORTC) QLQ C30(14 of them also utilized the disease-specific OES18 or its previous version OES24) .The analysis of long-term generic HRQL with SF-36showed pooled scores for physical,role and socialfunction after esophagectomy similar to United Statesnorms,but lower pooled scores for physical function,vitality and general health perception. The analysis of HRQL conducted using the Global EORTC C30 globalscale during a 6-mo follow-up showed that global scaleand physical function were better at the baseline. The symptom scales indicated worsened fatigue,dyspneaand diarrhea 6 mo after esophagectomy. In contrast,however,emotional function had significantly improved after 6 mo. In conclusion,short- and long-term HRQLis deeply affected after esophagectomy for cancer. The impairment of physical function may be a long-termconsequence of esophagectomy involving either the respiratory system or the alimentary tract. The short-and long-term improvement in the emotional function of patients who have undergone successful operationsmay be attributed to the impression that they have survived a near-death experience.展开更多
Health related quality of life(HRQOL) is increasingly recognized as an important clinical parameter and research endpoint in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC). HRQOL in HCC patients is multifaceted and affec...Health related quality of life(HRQOL) is increasingly recognized as an important clinical parameter and research endpoint in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC). HRQOL in HCC patients is multifaceted and affected by medical factor which encompasses HCC and its complications, oncological and palliative treatment for HCC, underlying liver disease, as well as the psychological, social or spiritual reaction to the disease. Many patients presented late with advanced disease and limited survival, plagued with multiple symptoms, rendering QOL a very important aspect in their general well being. Various instruments have been developed and validated to measure and report HRQOL in HCC patients, these included general HRQOL instruments, e.g., Short form(SF)-36, SF-12, Euro Qo L-5D, World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment 100(WHOQOL-100), World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment abbreviated version; general cancer HRQOL instruments, e.g., the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer(EORTC) QLQ-C30, Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy(FACT)-General, Spitzer Quality of Life Index; and liver-cancer specific HRQOL instruments, e.g., EORTC QLQ-HCC18, FACT-Hepatobiliary(FACT-Hep), FACT-Hep Symptom Index, Trial Outcome Index. Important utilization of HRQOL in HCC patients included description of symptomatology and HRQOL of patients, treatment endpoint in clinical trial, prognostication of survival, benchmarking of palliative care service and health care valuation. In this review, difficulties regarding the use of HRQOL data in research and clinical practice, including choosing a suitable instrument, problems of missing data, data interpretation, analysis and presentation are examined. Potential solutions are also discussed.展开更多
Objective: To develop an improved version of the Quality-of-Life Assessment instrument for Lung Cancer Patients Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (QLASTCM-Lu) and to evaluate its psychometric property. Methods: Th...Objective: To develop an improved version of the Quality-of-Life Assessment instrument for Lung Cancer Patients Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (QLASTCM-Lu) and to evaluate its psychometric property. Methods: The structured group method and the theory in developing rating scale were employed to revise the preliminary scale. The psychometric property (reliability, validity, and responsiveness) of the established QLASTCM-Lu (modified) were evaluated by quality of life data measured in 100 lung cancer patients. Statistical analyses were made accordingly by way of correlation analysis, factor analysis and paired t-test. Results: The internal consistency reliability of the overall scale and all domains was from 0.80 to 0.94. Correlation and factor analyses demonstrated that the scale was good in construct validity. The criterion validity was formed with European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer-Quality of Life Questionnaire- Lung Cancer (EORTC QLQ-LC43) as the criterion. Statistically significant changes were found apart from such domain as "mental condition" and "social function", with the standardized response means being close to those of QLQ-LC43. Conclusion: QLASTCM-Lu (modified) could be used to measure the quality of life of lung cancer patients with good reliability, validity and a certain degree of responsiveness.展开更多
目的基于倾向性评分匹配法探讨复方守宫散辅助治疗晚期结直肠恶性肿瘤的疗效。方法采用倾向性评分匹配法,将匹配成功的70例患者分为对照组(化学治疗)和观察组(复方守宫散联合化学治疗),每组35例;比较两组患者瘤体客观疗效[客观缓解率(ob...目的基于倾向性评分匹配法探讨复方守宫散辅助治疗晚期结直肠恶性肿瘤的疗效。方法采用倾向性评分匹配法,将匹配成功的70例患者分为对照组(化学治疗)和观察组(复方守宫散联合化学治疗),每组35例;比较两组患者瘤体客观疗效[客观缓解率(objective response rate,ORR),疾病控制率(disease control rate,DCR)]、生活质量评分、免疫功能指标、安全性指标,并对生存期进行分析。结果观察组ORR、DCR优于对照组(P<0.05);观察组患者治疗后功能维度(躯体功能、角色功能、情绪功能、认知功能、社会功能),症状领域(疲劳、疼痛、恶心呕吐)评分改善程度显著优于对照组(P<0.05);观察组患者血清CD4+T细胞、CD8+T细胞、自然杀伤细胞水平,CD4+/CD8+均显著高于对照组(P<0.05);治疗组患者总不良反应发生率显著低于对照组(P<0.05);观察组的中位无进展生存期显著高于对照组(P<0.05),中位总生存期高于对照组(P>0.05)。结论相较于单纯化学治疗,复方守宫散与化学治疗联合应用能显著提高疗效,增强机体免疫力,改善晚期结直肠癌患者生活质量,降低化学治疗的毒性及不良反应,在一定程度上延长患者生存时间。展开更多
目的观察电针缓解癌痛患者阿片耐受的临床疗效。方法将60例癌痛患者随机分为电针组和对照组,每组30例。两组均使用阿片类药物进行镇痛治疗,电针组取双侧内关和足三里穴进行电针治疗,对照组取双侧内关和足三里穴旁开15 mm处非穴位点进行...目的观察电针缓解癌痛患者阿片耐受的临床疗效。方法将60例癌痛患者随机分为电针组和对照组,每组30例。两组均使用阿片类药物进行镇痛治疗,电针组取双侧内关和足三里穴进行电针治疗,对照组取双侧内关和足三里穴旁开15 mm处非穴位点进行电针治疗。观察两组阿片耐受指数、爆发痛的次数和疼痛缓解持续时间,比较两组治疗前后数字等级评定量表(numeric rating scale,NRS)和欧洲癌症研究与治疗组织生命质量核心量表(European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer quality of life questionnaire-C30,EORTC QLQ-C30)评分变化,并比较两组不良反应发生率。结果电针组阿片耐受指数低于对照组(P<0.05),爆发痛次数低于对照组(P<0.05),疼痛缓解持续时间长于对照组(P<0.05)。电针组治疗后情绪、躯体、认知和社会功能及总体健康评分高于治疗前和对照组(P<0.05);电针组治疗后疲倦、恶心呕吐、疼痛、气促、失眠、食欲丧失和便秘评分低于治疗前和对照组(P<0.05)。电针组恶心呕吐和便秘的发生率低于对照组(P<0.05)。结论电针可减少癌痛患者镇痛治疗期间阿片耐受的发生,减轻疼痛,提高生活质量。展开更多
目的:探讨生存期3年以上急性白血病患者生活质量及其影响因素。方法:采用一般状况调查问卷、癌症患者生活质量测定量表(European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer,EORTC QLQ-C30)中文版、体能状况评估表(ECOG)对73...目的:探讨生存期3年以上急性白血病患者生活质量及其影响因素。方法:采用一般状况调查问卷、癌症患者生活质量测定量表(European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer,EORTC QLQ-C30)中文版、体能状况评估表(ECOG)对73例生存期3年以上急性白血病患者进行问卷调查。结果:生存期3年以上急性白血病患者生活质量总分为(82.2±20.7)分,其中躯体功能得分最高,社会功能得分最低。在症状维度中,恶心呕吐症状最轻微,经济困难情况最严重。影响急性白血病患者生活质量总健康状况的因素为:体能状况、是否恢复工作。结论:生存期3年以上急性白血病患者生活质量得到改善,癌症相关症状得到控制。可根据患者体能状况及恢复工作情况给与康复指导,提高其生活质量。展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Quality of life(QoL)outcomes are a focal endpoint of cancer treatment strategies.AIM To externally validate the Moroccan Arabic version of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer(EORTC)QoL Questionnaire(QLQ)for colorectal cancer(CRC)patients(CR29).METHODS Both Moroccan Arabic modules of QLQ-CR29 and QLQ-C30 were administered to Moroccan CRC.Psychometric properties were retested by measuring Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for reliability and Intraclass correlation coefficient(ICC)to examine test-retest reproducibility.The multitrait-scaling analysis was performed to demonstrate the validity of the instrument and known-groups comparison was used to test the score’s ability to discriminate between different groups of patients.RESULTS In total,221 patients were included in our study and 34 patients completed the questionnaire twice.The Urinary Frequency scale and Stool Frequency scale had good internal consistency with alpha Cronbach coefficients of 0.79 and 0.83 respectively,while the same coefficients were moderately lower for the Blood and Mucus in Stool scale(0.61)and the Body Image scale(0.67).The ICCs ranged from 0.88 to 1 indicating good to excellent reproducibility.In multitrait scaling analyses,the criterion for item convergent and divergent validity was satisfactory.The known-group comparison showed statistically significant differences between patients according to age,gender,stoma status,tumor location,and radiotherapy.CONCLUSION The Moroccan Arabic version of the EORTC QLQ-CR29 is a valid and reliable tool that can be used safely for research and clinical purposes in Moroccan CRC patients.
文摘AIM: To compare quality of life (QoL) outcomes in Chinese patients after curative laparoscopic vs open surgery for rectal cancer. METHODS: Eligible Chinese patients with rectal cancer undergoing curative laparoscopic or open sphincterpreserving resection between July 2006 and July 2008 were enrolled in this prospective study. The QoL outcomes were assessed longitudinally using the validated Chinese versions of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer QLQ-C30 and QLQCR38 questionnaires before surgery and at 4, 8, and 12 mo after surgery. The QoL scores at the different time points were compared between the laparoscopic and open groups. A higher score on a functional scale indicated better functioning, whereas a higher score on a symptom scale indicated a higher degree of symptoms.RESULTS: Seventy-four patients (49 laparoscopic and 25 open) were enrolled. The two groups of patients were comparable in terms of sociodemographic data, types of surgery, tumor staging, and baseline mean QoL scores. There was no significant decrease from baseline in global QoL for the laparoscopic group at different time points, whereas the global QoL was worse compared to baseline beginning at 4 mo but returned to baseline by 12 mo for the open group (P = 0.019, Friedman test). Compared to the open group, the laparoscopic group had significantly better physical (89.9±1.4 vs 79.2±3.7, P = 0.016), role (85.0±3.4 vs 63.3±6.9, P = 0.005), and cognitive (73.5±3.4 vs 50.7±6.2, P = 0.002) functioning at 8 mo, fewer micturition problems at 4-8 mo (4 mo: 32.3±4.7 vs 54.7±7.1, P = 0.011; 8 mo: 22.8±4.0 vs 40.7±6.9, P = 0.020), and fewer male sexual problems from 8 mo onward (20.0±8.5 vs 76.7±14.5, P = 0.013). At 12 mo after surgery, no significant differences were observed in any functional or symptom scale between the two groups, with the exception of male sexual problems, which remained worse in the open group (29.2±11.3 vs 80.0±9.7, P = 0.026). CONCLUSION: Laparoscopic sphincter-preserving resection for rectal cancer is associated with better preservation of QoL and fewer male sexual problems when compared with open surgery in Chinese patients. These findings, however, should be interpreted with caution because of the small sample size of the study.
文摘This study is aimed to assess the long-term health-related quality of life(HRQL) of patients after esopha-gectomy for esophageal cancer in comparison with es-tablished norms,and to evaluate changes in HRQL during the different stages of follow-up after esopha-geal resection. A systematic review was performed bysearching medical databases(Medline,Embase andthe Cochrane Library) for potentially relevant studiesthat appeared between January 1975 and March 2011.Studies were included if they addressed the questionof HRQL after esophageal resection for esophage alcancer. Two researchers independently performed the study selection,data extraction and analysis processes.Twenty-one observational studies were included witha total of 1282(12-355) patients. Five studies were performed with short form-36(SF-36) and 16 with European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer(EORTC) QLQ C30(14 of them also utilized the disease-specific OES18 or its previous version OES24) .The analysis of long-term generic HRQL with SF-36showed pooled scores for physical,role and socialfunction after esophagectomy similar to United Statesnorms,but lower pooled scores for physical function,vitality and general health perception. The analysis of HRQL conducted using the Global EORTC C30 globalscale during a 6-mo follow-up showed that global scaleand physical function were better at the baseline. The symptom scales indicated worsened fatigue,dyspneaand diarrhea 6 mo after esophagectomy. In contrast,however,emotional function had significantly improved after 6 mo. In conclusion,short- and long-term HRQLis deeply affected after esophagectomy for cancer. The impairment of physical function may be a long-termconsequence of esophagectomy involving either the respiratory system or the alimentary tract. The short-and long-term improvement in the emotional function of patients who have undergone successful operationsmay be attributed to the impression that they have survived a near-death experience.
文摘Health related quality of life(HRQOL) is increasingly recognized as an important clinical parameter and research endpoint in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC). HRQOL in HCC patients is multifaceted and affected by medical factor which encompasses HCC and its complications, oncological and palliative treatment for HCC, underlying liver disease, as well as the psychological, social or spiritual reaction to the disease. Many patients presented late with advanced disease and limited survival, plagued with multiple symptoms, rendering QOL a very important aspect in their general well being. Various instruments have been developed and validated to measure and report HRQOL in HCC patients, these included general HRQOL instruments, e.g., Short form(SF)-36, SF-12, Euro Qo L-5D, World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment 100(WHOQOL-100), World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment abbreviated version; general cancer HRQOL instruments, e.g., the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer(EORTC) QLQ-C30, Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy(FACT)-General, Spitzer Quality of Life Index; and liver-cancer specific HRQOL instruments, e.g., EORTC QLQ-HCC18, FACT-Hepatobiliary(FACT-Hep), FACT-Hep Symptom Index, Trial Outcome Index. Important utilization of HRQOL in HCC patients included description of symptomatology and HRQOL of patients, treatment endpoint in clinical trial, prognostication of survival, benchmarking of palliative care service and health care valuation. In this review, difficulties regarding the use of HRQOL data in research and clinical practice, including choosing a suitable instrument, problems of missing data, data interpretation, analysis and presentation are examined. Potential solutions are also discussed.
基金Supported by the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality,China(No.14401930700,17401930900)
文摘Objective: To develop an improved version of the Quality-of-Life Assessment instrument for Lung Cancer Patients Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (QLASTCM-Lu) and to evaluate its psychometric property. Methods: The structured group method and the theory in developing rating scale were employed to revise the preliminary scale. The psychometric property (reliability, validity, and responsiveness) of the established QLASTCM-Lu (modified) were evaluated by quality of life data measured in 100 lung cancer patients. Statistical analyses were made accordingly by way of correlation analysis, factor analysis and paired t-test. Results: The internal consistency reliability of the overall scale and all domains was from 0.80 to 0.94. Correlation and factor analyses demonstrated that the scale was good in construct validity. The criterion validity was formed with European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer-Quality of Life Questionnaire- Lung Cancer (EORTC QLQ-LC43) as the criterion. Statistically significant changes were found apart from such domain as "mental condition" and "social function", with the standardized response means being close to those of QLQ-LC43. Conclusion: QLASTCM-Lu (modified) could be used to measure the quality of life of lung cancer patients with good reliability, validity and a certain degree of responsiveness.
文摘目的基于倾向性评分匹配法探讨复方守宫散辅助治疗晚期结直肠恶性肿瘤的疗效。方法采用倾向性评分匹配法,将匹配成功的70例患者分为对照组(化学治疗)和观察组(复方守宫散联合化学治疗),每组35例;比较两组患者瘤体客观疗效[客观缓解率(objective response rate,ORR),疾病控制率(disease control rate,DCR)]、生活质量评分、免疫功能指标、安全性指标,并对生存期进行分析。结果观察组ORR、DCR优于对照组(P<0.05);观察组患者治疗后功能维度(躯体功能、角色功能、情绪功能、认知功能、社会功能),症状领域(疲劳、疼痛、恶心呕吐)评分改善程度显著优于对照组(P<0.05);观察组患者血清CD4+T细胞、CD8+T细胞、自然杀伤细胞水平,CD4+/CD8+均显著高于对照组(P<0.05);治疗组患者总不良反应发生率显著低于对照组(P<0.05);观察组的中位无进展生存期显著高于对照组(P<0.05),中位总生存期高于对照组(P>0.05)。结论相较于单纯化学治疗,复方守宫散与化学治疗联合应用能显著提高疗效,增强机体免疫力,改善晚期结直肠癌患者生活质量,降低化学治疗的毒性及不良反应,在一定程度上延长患者生存时间。
文摘目的观察电针缓解癌痛患者阿片耐受的临床疗效。方法将60例癌痛患者随机分为电针组和对照组,每组30例。两组均使用阿片类药物进行镇痛治疗,电针组取双侧内关和足三里穴进行电针治疗,对照组取双侧内关和足三里穴旁开15 mm处非穴位点进行电针治疗。观察两组阿片耐受指数、爆发痛的次数和疼痛缓解持续时间,比较两组治疗前后数字等级评定量表(numeric rating scale,NRS)和欧洲癌症研究与治疗组织生命质量核心量表(European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer quality of life questionnaire-C30,EORTC QLQ-C30)评分变化,并比较两组不良反应发生率。结果电针组阿片耐受指数低于对照组(P<0.05),爆发痛次数低于对照组(P<0.05),疼痛缓解持续时间长于对照组(P<0.05)。电针组治疗后情绪、躯体、认知和社会功能及总体健康评分高于治疗前和对照组(P<0.05);电针组治疗后疲倦、恶心呕吐、疼痛、气促、失眠、食欲丧失和便秘评分低于治疗前和对照组(P<0.05)。电针组恶心呕吐和便秘的发生率低于对照组(P<0.05)。结论电针可减少癌痛患者镇痛治疗期间阿片耐受的发生,减轻疼痛,提高生活质量。
文摘目的:探讨生存期3年以上急性白血病患者生活质量及其影响因素。方法:采用一般状况调查问卷、癌症患者生活质量测定量表(European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer,EORTC QLQ-C30)中文版、体能状况评估表(ECOG)对73例生存期3年以上急性白血病患者进行问卷调查。结果:生存期3年以上急性白血病患者生活质量总分为(82.2±20.7)分,其中躯体功能得分最高,社会功能得分最低。在症状维度中,恶心呕吐症状最轻微,经济困难情况最严重。影响急性白血病患者生活质量总健康状况的因素为:体能状况、是否恢复工作。结论:生存期3年以上急性白血病患者生活质量得到改善,癌症相关症状得到控制。可根据患者体能状况及恢复工作情况给与康复指导,提高其生活质量。
