Validity, reliability and understanding of the EORTC-C30 and EORTC-BR23, quality of life questionnaires specific for breast cancer

Michels, Fernanda Alessandra Silva; Latorre, Maria do Rosário Dias de Oliveira; Maciel, Maria do Socorro

doi:10.1590/s1415-790x2013000200011

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“…The QLQ-C30 and QLQ-BR23 questionnaires used were the translated and validated versions for Brazil. (5) The analysis of sociodemographic and clinical data was by absolute and relative frequency. Data from the QLQ-C30 and QLQ-BR23 questionnaires had a 0-100 score according to the Scoring Manual of European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer.…”

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Impact on the quality of life of women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy in public and private care

Pereira¹,

Garcia²,

Marcondes³

et al. 2018

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Impact on the quality of life of women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy in public and private careObjective. To compare the general quality of life of women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy in a public and a private institution. Methods. Longitudinal observational study including 115 women with breast cancer in an outpatient chemotherapy treatment at two health institutions, one public and one private, in the city of Curitiba (Brazil). The Quality of Life Questionnaire-C30 and the Quality of Life Questionnaire -Breast Cancer Module instruments were applied at three moments of treatment (onset, 40-50 days, and 85-95 days after initiation). Results. Women's global health status was affected in both groups since the first phase of chemotherapy (76.2 points in the private institution and 74.6 points in the public institution, considering 100 points = maximum health). In both groups there was worsening of quality of life over time, which was lower in women in the private Descriptors: quality of life; breast neoplasms; private sector; public sector; ambulatory care facilities.Compromiso de la calidad de vida de mujeres con cáncer de mama sometidas a quimioterapia en la atención pública y privadaObjetivo. Comparar la calidad de vida general de mujeres con cáncer de mama sometidas a quimioterapia en una institución pública y otra privada. Métodos. Estudio observacional longitudinal en el que participaron 115 mujeres con cáncer de mama en tratamiento ambulatorio de quimioterapia en dos instituciones de salud, una pública y una privada, de la ciudad de Curitiba (Brasil). Los instrumentos Quality of Life Questionnaire-C30 y Quality of Life Questionnaire -Breast Cancer Module se aplicaron en tres momentos del tratamiento (inicio, 40-50 días y 85-95 días postinicio). Resultados. La calidad de vida global de las mujeres ya estaba afectada en ambos grupos desde la primera etapa de la quimioterapia (76.2 puntos en la privada y 74.6 puntos en la pública, siendo 100 puntos el equivalente de máxima salud). También se pudo apreciar que, aunque en ambos grupos hubo empeoramiento de la calidad de vida con el tiempo, este fue menor en las mujeres en la atención privada (segunda etapa = 75.0 y tercera etapa = 74; p=0.47), comparadas con las que recibieron atención pública (segunda etapa = 71.5 y tercera etapa 69.1; p=0.02). Según tipo de institución, las funciones más comprometidas fueron la emocional y la social en la privada, y la física y el dolor en la pública. Conclusión. La calidad de vida global de las mujeres con cáncer de mama se deterioró como consecuencia de la quimioterapia en las dos instituciones, siendo menor en las que recibieron atención Descritores: qualidade de vida; neoplasias da mama; setor privado; setor público; instituições de assistência ambulatorial.Impact on the quality of life of women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy in public and private care

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Impact on the quality of life of women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy in public and private care

Pereira¹,

Garcia²,

Marcondes³

et al. 2018

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“…The second instrument is a specific module for breast cancer, which was translated and validated in 2007, published in 2013, 14 and composed of 23 questions divided into three groups. The first group investigated secondary symptoms to systemic therapy, so they were not evaluated.…”

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Quality of life of women with pre-and post-operative breast cancer

Pereira¹,

Brandão-Souza²,

Musso³

et al. 2017

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Article linked to the research: Quality of life of women diagnosed with breast cancer at a reference hospital in Vitória-ES. Conflict of interests: none.Receipt date: October 4, 2016. Original article Quality of Life of Women with Pre-and Post-Operative Breast CancerObjective. The objective of this study was to evaluate the Quality of Life (QOL) at the pre and postoperative time of women with breast cancer submitted to surgery and to associate it with the socioeconomic class.Methods. This is a longitudinal study, performed at Santa Rita de Cássia Hospital (HSRC), Vitória -ES, Brazil. The EORTC QLQ instrument C-30 and the EORTC BR-23 were used to measure the QOL of the interviewees before and after breast surgery. Results. A population composed of 87 women, 42.5% were 60 years old or more.

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“…For this reason, these characteristics turned this questionnaire the most indicated to measure quality of life in patients with cancer. (11,13) The QLQ-C30 questionnaire had units defined as items groups that are not approached or not explored enough in the main questionnaire, although it is relevant for a quality-of-life assessment of specific groups. (11) The QLQ-BR23 unit was created specifically for women with breast cancer.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Quality-of-life assessment for such patients must consider aspects involving disease improvement, stabilization, or worsening based on treatment that includes physical, psychological, and social well-being. (10)(11)(12)(13) This study hypothesis is that the effect generated by diagnosis and implications of treatments could affect functional capability and impair occupational performance because of difficulty in performing daily life activities, therefore causing important changes in quality of life. The objective of this study was to evaluate quality of life and functional capability of women with breast cancer one year after treatment with chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy, and to verify correlations among variables.…”

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Qualidade de vida e desempenho de atividades cotidianas após tratamento das neoplasias mamárias

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Objective: To evaluate functional capability, quality of life, and correlation between these variables in women with breast cancer one year after cancer treatment. Method: This descriptive, exploratory, cross-sectional, and quantitative study used the following instruments: a personal data form, Katz's index and Lawton's index to assess functional capability, and the EORTC QLQ-C30 and EORCT QLQ-BR23 to assess quality of life. Results: Regarding functionality, cancer treatment negatively affected instrumental activities of daily life and compromised daily activities in women with breast cancer. These women also had impaired physical and psychosocial functions in leisure time and social participation. These events correlated with a worsening of quality of life. Conclusion: In this study, women with breast cancer had changes in functional capability that negatively affected daily activities and social participation. This situation led to impairment in their quality of life. ResumoObjetivo: Avaliar a capacidade funcional, a qualidade de vida e a correlação entre essas variáveis, de mulheres com câncer mamário, que terminaram o tratamento oncológico há, no máximo, um ano. Método: Estudo descritivo, exploratório, transversal e quantitativo por meio da aplicação de questionários: formulário com dados pessoais; Índice de Katz e Índice de Lawton para Capacidade Funcional; EORTC QLQ-C30 e EORCT QLQ-BR23 para Qualidade de Vida. Resultados: Quanto à funcionalidade, este tratamento prejudicou a realização das Atividades Instrumentais de Vida Diária, o que compromete as atividades cotidianas destas mulheres. Houve, também, comprometimento nas funções físicas e psicossociais, nas atividades de lazer e de participação social, sendo que estas se correlacionaram com a piora da Qualidade de Vida. Conclusão: Evidenciou-se que as mulheres com câncer de mama vivenciam alteração na capacidade funcional, o que prejudica a realização de suas atividades cotidianas e sua participação social, levando a um comprometimento na qualidade de vida.

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Validity, reliability and understanding of the EORTC-C30 and EORTC-BR23, quality of life questionnaires specific for breast cancer

Cited by 93 publications

References 23 publications

Impact on the quality of life of women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy in public and private care

Impact on the quality of life of women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy in public and private care

Quality of life of women with pre-and post-operative breast cancer

Qualidade de vida e desempenho de atividades cotidianas após tratamento das neoplasias mamárias

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