AIM To assess the validity and reliability of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Colorectal Cancer 29(EORTC QLQ-CR29) in Chinese patients with colorectal cance...AIM To assess the validity and reliability of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Colorectal Cancer 29(EORTC QLQ-CR29) in Chinese patients with colorectal cancer(CRC). METHODS From March 2014 to January 2015, 356 patients with CRC from four different hospitals in China were enrolled in the study, and all patients self-administered the EORTC QLQ-CR29 and the quality of life core questionnaire(EORTC QLQ-C30). Evaluation of the scores was based on the Karnofsky Performance Scale(KPS). The reliability and validity of the questionnaires were assessed by Cronbach's α coefficient, the Spearman correlation test and Wilcoxon rank sum test.RESULTS The EORTC QLQ-CR29 showed satisfactory reliability(α > 0.7), although the urinary frequency and blood and mucus in stool dimensions had only moderate reliability(α = 0.608). The multitrait scaling analyses showed good convergent(r > 0.4) and discriminant validity. Significant differences were obtained for each item in the different KPS subgroups(KPS ≤ 80; KPS > 80). body image and most single-item dimensions showed statistically significant differences in patients with a stoma compared with the rest of the patients. CONCLUSION The EORTC QLQ-CR29 exhibits high validity and reliability in Chinese patients with CRC, and can therefore be recommended as a valuable tool for the assessment of quality of life in these patients.展开更多
Objective:To analyze whether the European Organisation for Treatment and Research of Cancer(EORTC)Quality of Life Questionnaires(QLQ-C30 and QLQ-CR29)complement the low anterior resection of rectum syndrome(LARS)score...Objective:To analyze whether the European Organisation for Treatment and Research of Cancer(EORTC)Quality of Life Questionnaires(QLQ-C30 and QLQ-CR29)complement the low anterior resection of rectum syndrome(LARS)score in evaluating the quality of life of patients who underwent laparoscopic or robotic rectal cancer surgery.Methods:Initially,335 patients who underwent laparoscopic or robotic rectal cancer surgery were randomly selected at Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital,Zhejiang University School of Medicine from June 2013 to September 2020.All the patients took the questionnaires of LARS score,QLQ-C30 and QLQ-CR29.Totally,questionnaires filled out by 224 patients were qualified after screening.Patients were divided into three groups according to LARS score:No LARS group(score 0-20),minor LARS group(score 21-29)and major LARS group(score 30-42).The scores of QLQ-C30 as well as QLQ-CR29 among the three groups were compared.Results:Major,minor and no LARS groups had 140 cases,40 cases and 44 cases respectively.In the scales of QLQ-C30,significant differences were discovered in global quality of life,physical function,role function,emotional function,cognitive function,social function,fatigue,pain,dyspnea,sleep disturbance,constipation and diarrhea between the no and major LARS groups(p<0.05).While the differences were only found in global quality of life and diarrhea between the minor and major LARS groups(p<0.05).In QLQ-CR29,scales of urinary frequency,blood and mucus in stool,body image,flatulence,fecal incontinence,sore skin,stool frequency,embarrassment,impotence,abdominal pain,buttock pain,bloating,dry mouth,hair loss,taste,anxiety and weight,had significant differences between the no and major LARS groups(p<0.05).Only six scales,ie blood and mucus in stool,flatulence,fecal incontinence,stool frequency,embarrassment and dysuria had significant differences between the minor and major LARS groups(p<0.05).Conclusion:For patients following laparoscopic or robotic low anal sphincter preserving surgery,LARS score,QLQ-C30 and QLQ-CR29 scores are consistent in overall trends.To guide disease evaluation and individualized treatment,as well as to evaluate efficacy,we suggest getting pre-and post-operative LARS scores incorporating QLQ-C30 and QLQ-CR29 scores as a comprehensive evaluation system.展开更多
基金Supported by Science&Technology Innovation Commission of Shenzhen(to Lin JB)No.201404113000346 and No.JCYJ20140411150916744+1 种基金the Science &Technology Project of Shenzhen Longgang District,No.201406063001007 and No.YLWS20140606101914846the Science &Technology Project of Shenzhen Longgang District,No.20160607153104624(to Zhang YF)
文摘AIM To assess the validity and reliability of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Colorectal Cancer 29(EORTC QLQ-CR29) in Chinese patients with colorectal cancer(CRC). METHODS From March 2014 to January 2015, 356 patients with CRC from four different hospitals in China were enrolled in the study, and all patients self-administered the EORTC QLQ-CR29 and the quality of life core questionnaire(EORTC QLQ-C30). Evaluation of the scores was based on the Karnofsky Performance Scale(KPS). The reliability and validity of the questionnaires were assessed by Cronbach's α coefficient, the Spearman correlation test and Wilcoxon rank sum test.RESULTS The EORTC QLQ-CR29 showed satisfactory reliability(α > 0.7), although the urinary frequency and blood and mucus in stool dimensions had only moderate reliability(α = 0.608). The multitrait scaling analyses showed good convergent(r > 0.4) and discriminant validity. Significant differences were obtained for each item in the different KPS subgroups(KPS ≤ 80; KPS > 80). body image and most single-item dimensions showed statistically significant differences in patients with a stoma compared with the rest of the patients. CONCLUSION The EORTC QLQ-CR29 exhibits high validity and reliability in Chinese patients with CRC, and can therefore be recommended as a valuable tool for the assessment of quality of life in these patients.
文摘Objective:To analyze whether the European Organisation for Treatment and Research of Cancer(EORTC)Quality of Life Questionnaires(QLQ-C30 and QLQ-CR29)complement the low anterior resection of rectum syndrome(LARS)score in evaluating the quality of life of patients who underwent laparoscopic or robotic rectal cancer surgery.Methods:Initially,335 patients who underwent laparoscopic or robotic rectal cancer surgery were randomly selected at Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital,Zhejiang University School of Medicine from June 2013 to September 2020.All the patients took the questionnaires of LARS score,QLQ-C30 and QLQ-CR29.Totally,questionnaires filled out by 224 patients were qualified after screening.Patients were divided into three groups according to LARS score:No LARS group(score 0-20),minor LARS group(score 21-29)and major LARS group(score 30-42).The scores of QLQ-C30 as well as QLQ-CR29 among the three groups were compared.Results:Major,minor and no LARS groups had 140 cases,40 cases and 44 cases respectively.In the scales of QLQ-C30,significant differences were discovered in global quality of life,physical function,role function,emotional function,cognitive function,social function,fatigue,pain,dyspnea,sleep disturbance,constipation and diarrhea between the no and major LARS groups(p<0.05).While the differences were only found in global quality of life and diarrhea between the minor and major LARS groups(p<0.05).In QLQ-CR29,scales of urinary frequency,blood and mucus in stool,body image,flatulence,fecal incontinence,sore skin,stool frequency,embarrassment,impotence,abdominal pain,buttock pain,bloating,dry mouth,hair loss,taste,anxiety and weight,had significant differences between the no and major LARS groups(p<0.05).Only six scales,ie blood and mucus in stool,flatulence,fecal incontinence,stool frequency,embarrassment and dysuria had significant differences between the minor and major LARS groups(p<0.05).Conclusion:For patients following laparoscopic or robotic low anal sphincter preserving surgery,LARS score,QLQ-C30 and QLQ-CR29 scores are consistent in overall trends.To guide disease evaluation and individualized treatment,as well as to evaluate efficacy,we suggest getting pre-and post-operative LARS scores incorporating QLQ-C30 and QLQ-CR29 scores as a comprehensive evaluation system.