Comparison of health‐related quality of life and emotional distress among <scp>C</scp>hinese cancer survivors

So, Winnie K.W.; Ling, Gigi C C; Choi, Kai Chow; Chan, Carmen W.H.; Wan, Rayman W.M.; Mak, Sum; Sit, Janet W H

doi:10.1111/ijn.12074

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“…Lee et al 16 reported that quality of life in NSCLC patients was lower in comparison to healthy controls, especially when measured up to 1 year after diagnosis. A comparison of health-related quality of life among cancer survivors performed by So et al 17 suggested that lung cancer patients may experience a lower level of quality of life than patients with other types of cancers, especially in the area of functional well-being. Liao et al 18 examined a group of patients with newly diagnosed stage IIIB or stage IV lung cancer and revealed that they had a compromised global quality of life and relatively low social and role functioning at 3 months after the diagnosis of cancer.…”

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The effect of coping strategy on quality of life in patients with NSCLC

Chabowski¹,

Jankowska-Polańska²,

Lomper³

et al. 2018

CMAR

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BackgroundA cancer diagnosis is a source of emotional distress. The aim of the study was to evaluate coping strategies in patients with non-small-cell lung carcinoma and to assess how coping strategies along with other factors affect their quality of life.Patients and methodsA total of 185 patients with non-small-cell lung carcinoma were enrolled in this observational, cross-sectional study. Demographic and clinical data were collected. Strategies for coping with cancer were assessed using a shortened version of the Mental Adjustment to Cancer (MiniMAC) scale. Health-related quality of life was assessed using the Short Form-8 Health Survey.ResultsRespondents (mean age: 62.84±9.6 years) most often emerged as using a fighting strategy, whereas a sense of helplessness was the strategy used least often. Overall, 65% of the respondents were revealed to have a medium level of constructive style of coping, whereas 62% had a medium level of destructive style. The coping style of nearly 50% of the respondents was predominantly constructive. Patients whose coping style was predominantly constructive had a significantly higher level of quality of life than patients whose coping style was predominantly destructive or whose results showed a balance between the two coping styles. Lung cancer patients had higher scores on the mental functioning scale (mental component summary = 50.20±39.26) than on the physical functioning scale (physical component summary = 40.07±28.58).ConclusionThe majority of lung cancer patients use effective strategies for coping with the disease, which correlates with a better quality of life; a compromised quality of life is associated with a destructive coping style. Physicians should endeavor to promote positive, constructive, problem-oriented strategies of coping, especially in patients with a compromised quality of life, where the disease is advanced and when there are comorbidities.

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The effect of coping strategy on quality of life in patients with NSCLC

Chabowski¹,

Jankowska-Polańska²,

Lomper³

et al. 2018

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“… 41 It is common for the family to take on the responsibility of caring for the patient in China. 42 This may contribute to the patient’s ongoing unchanged HRQoL, especially because social support is a predictor of HRQoL in patients with lung cancer. 43 Our findings are consistent with other studies, in that cross-cultural differences in HRQoL exist.…”

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Physical Activity Behavior After a Diagnosis of Lung Cancer Differs Between Countries: An Observational Cohort Study

Denehy

Feng

et al. 2017

Integr Cancer Ther

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Introduction. Physical activity (PA) is important in lung cancer. Objectives. To investigate PA levels and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of patients with lung cancer in China and compare this to a similar cohort in Australia. Methods. Prospective cohort study. 71 patients from China (group CH) and 90 patients from Australia (group AU) with newly diagnosed lung cancer. Questionnaires assessed self-reported PA levels and HRQoL at baseline (diagnosis) and 8 weeks. Results. At baseline, group CH were engaged in less overall PA than group AU (Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly [PASE] total score: median [IQR] group CH, 56 [32-59]; group AU, 66 [38-116]; P < .005), and less occupational and household activity (P < .005). However, at baseline, group CH reported significantly more walking time than group AU (median [IQR]: group CH, 210 [150-315] min/wk; group AU, 55[0-210] min/wk; P < .0005). Global HRQoL scores were similar between groups (P = .038). Over 8 weeks, group CH increased their overall PA levels (P < .005) and walking time (P = .008), and HRQoL remained unchanged. The comparison group AU experienced a reduction in PA levels (P = .02) and HRQoL (P < .005). Conclusions. A diagnosis, patients in China were less physically active than those in Australia. Following diagnosis, patients in China increased their PA levels, whereas those in Australia reduced their PA levels. Research is required to explore potential reasons behind differences, and this may inform research/clinical services to facilitate patients with lung cancer to be more active.

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“…Nearly half of Chinese cancer patients face serious financial problems or even cancer-related debts. 35 , 36 People with greater personal financial or family burdens are more hesitant about vaccines. 37 In the context of the mass free distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine, the rollout of the mpox vaccine must be hampered if it requires a fee.…”

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Knowledge about, attitudes toward and acceptance and predictors of intention to receive the mpox vaccine among cancer patients in China: A cross-sectional survey

Ding,

Liu,

Hong

et al. 2024

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics

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This study aimed to investigate the knowledge about, attitudes toward, and acceptance and predictors of receiving the mpox vaccine among Chinese cancer patients. Patients were selected using a convenience sampling method. A web-based self-report questionnaire was developed to assess cancer patients’ knowledge, attitudes, and acceptance regarding the mpox vaccine. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to determine predictors of acceptance of the mpox vaccine. A total of 805 cancer patients were included in this study, with a vaccine hesitancy rate of 27.08%. Approximately 66% of the patients’ information about mpox and the vaccine came from the mass media, and there was a significant bias in the hesitant group’s knowledge about mpox and the vaccine. Multivariable logistic regression analysis suggested that retirement; chemotherapy; the belief that the mpox vaccine could prevent disease, that vaccination should be compulsory when appropriate and that the mpox vaccine prevents mpox and reduces complications; the willingness to pay for the mpox vaccine; the willingness to recommend that friends and family receive the mpox vaccine; and the belief that the mpox vaccine should be distributed fairly and equitably were factors that promoted vaccination. The belief that mpox worsens tumor prognosis was a driving factor for vaccine hesitancy. This study investigated the knowledge of cancer patients about mpox and the vaccine, evaluated the acceptance and hesitancy rates of the mpox vaccine and examined the predictors of vaccination intention. We suggest that the government scientifically promote the vaccine and develop policies such as free vaccination and personalized vaccination to increase the awareness and acceptance rate of the mpox vaccine.

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Comparison of health‐related quality of life and emotional distress among Chinese cancer survivors

Cited by 5 publications

References 46 publications

The effect of coping strategy on quality of life in patients with NSCLC

The effect of coping strategy on quality of life in patients with NSCLC

Physical Activity Behavior After a Diagnosis of Lung Cancer Differs Between Countries: An Observational Cohort Study

Knowledge about, attitudes toward and acceptance and predictors of intention to receive the mpox vaccine among cancer patients in China: A cross-sectional survey

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