Quality-of-life measurement in oncology.

Cella, David

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“…38 Cella has argued that basic elements of quality of life assessment include evaluation of the patient’s perspective with regards to physical, psychological, and social well-being. 19 …”

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Developing a theoretical framework to illustrate associations among patient satisfaction, body image and quality of life for women undergoing breast reconstruction

Fingeret

Nipomnick²,

Crosby³

et al. 2013

Cancer Treatment Reviews

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Within the field of breast reconstruction there is increasing focus on patient-reported outcomes related to satisfaction, body image, and quality of life. These outcomes are deemed highly relevant because the primary goal of breast reconstruction is to recreate the appearance of a breast (or breasts) that is satisfying to the patient. Prominent researchers have suggested the need to develop improved standards for outcome evaluation which can ultimately benefit patients as well as physicians. The purpose of this article is to summarize key findings in the area of patient-reported outcomes for breast reconstruction and introduce a theoretical framework for advancing research in this field. We conducted an extensive literature review of outcome studies for breast reconstruction focusing on patient-reported results. We developed a theoretical framework illustrating core patient-reported outcomes related to breast reconstruction and factors associated with these outcomes. Our theoretical model highlights domains and distinguishing features of patient satisfaction, body image, and quality of life outcomes for women undergoing breast reconstruction. This model further identifies a broad range of variables (e.g., historical/premorbid influences, disease and treatment-related factors) that have been found to influence patient-reported outcomes and need to be taken into consideration when designing future research in this area. Additional attention is given to examining the relationship between patient reported outcomes and outside evaluation of breast reconstruction. Our proposed theoretical framework suggests key opportunities to expand research in this area with the goal of optimizing body image adjustment, satisfaction, and psychosocial outcomes for the individual patient.

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“…38 Cella has argued that basic elements of quality of life assessment include evaluation of the patient’s perspective with regards to physical, psychological, and social well-being. 19 …”

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“…Finally, we consider quality of life which can be defined as the patient’s appraisal and perception of her overall health status. 19 Quality of life has been extensively studied in women with breast cancer with consistent attention to aspects of psychosocial, physical, and sexual well-being. 1,4,20 …”

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Developing a theoretical framework to illustrate associations among patient satisfaction, body image and quality of life for women undergoing breast reconstruction

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Nipomnick²,

Crosby³

et al. 2013

Cancer Treatment Reviews

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“…Seven dimensions affected by cancer and its treatment are (1) physical concerns, (2) functional ability, (3) family well-being, (4) emotional well-being, (5) treatment satisfaction, (6) sexuality and intimacy, and (7) social functioning 13. Accordingly, interventions aimed to improve the quality of life for individuals diagnosed with cancer are diverse and often feature multiple potentially therapeutic components targeted at multiple outcomes 2, 14.…”

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Characteristics and methodological quality of 25 years of research investigating psychosocial interventions for cancer patients

Moyer

Sohl

Knapp-Oliver

et al. 2009

Cancer Treatment Reviews

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The considerable amount of research examining psychosocial interventions for cancer patients makes it important to examine its scope and methodological quality. This comprehensive overview characterizes the field with as few exclusions as possible. A systematic search strategy identified 673 reports comprising 488 unique projects conducted over a 25-year time span. Although the literature on this topic has grown over time, the research was predominantly conducted in the United States (57.0%), largely with breast cancer patients (included in 70.5% of the studies). The intervention approach used most frequently was cognitive behavioral (32.4%), the treatment goal was often improving quality of life generally (69.5%), and the professionals delivering the interventions were typically nurses (29.1%) or psychologists (22.7%). Overall, there was some discrepancy between the types of interventions studied and the types of supportive services available to and sought by cancer patients. Strengths of this research include using randomized designs (62.9%), testing for baseline group equivalence (84.5%), and monitoring treatment, which rose significantly from being used in 48.1% to 64.4% of projects over time. However, deficiencies in such areas as examining treatment mechanisms and the adequacy of reporting of methodology, essential for useful syntheses of research on these interventions, remain to be addressed. Methodological challenges related to the complexity of this applied research, such as participants seeking treatment outside of research, contamination, and reactions to randomization, also were apparent. Future research could benefit from closer interactions between academic and voluntary sectors and expanding the diversity of participants. Key termscancer; psychosocial; intervention; treatment; quality of life Publisher's Disclaimer: This is a PDF file of an unedited manuscript that has been accepted for publication. As a service to our customers we are providing this early version of the manuscript. The manuscript will undergo copyediting, typesetting, and review of the resulting proof before it is published in its final citable form. Please note that during the production process errors may be discovered which could affect the content, and all legal disclaimers that apply to the journal pertain. NIH Public Access Author ManuscriptCancer Treat Rev. Author manuscript; available in PMC 2010 August 1. Interventions for Cancer PatientsAt most recent report, more than 11 million Americans were living with cancer. 1 Cancer's diagnosis, treatment, and aftermath present challenges that can contribute to psychological morbidity and can compromise quality of life. Diagnosis involves many stressors and can provoke worries about functioning, social value, finances, burden on one's family, and death. 2,3 Cancer treatments produce side effects, such as fatigue, nausea, and changes in appearance and functioning that can be difficult to cope with. [4][5][6][7] After treatment is complete, stressors involve continued med...

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“…Multiple quality of life (QoL) dimensions encompassing physical (e.g., functional status), psychological (e.g., emotional well-being), and social domains (e.g., family well being, social functioning) are all considered important (Cella, Baum, & Andersen, 2001). Thus, interventions that address multiple aspects of quality of life may be optimal.…”

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Group versus individual exercise interventions for women with breast cancer: a meta-analysis

Floyd

Moyer

2010

Health Psychology Review

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Background-Both during and after treatment, cancer survivors experience declines in physical and psychosocial quality of life (QoL). Prior research indicates that exercise interventions alleviate problems in physical functioning and some aspects of psychological functioning. For survivors seeking social support, exercise programs that are conducted in group settings may foster optimal QoL improvement (by addressing additional issues related to isolation, social support) over individually-based exercise programs.

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Quality-of-life measurement in oncology.

Abstract: QOL measurement in oncology has progressed to a point where challenges that have until now been elusive are being overcome by researchers. Some of theseCopyright American Psychological Association. Not for further distribution.

Cited by 12 publications

References 42 publications

Developing a theoretical framework to illustrate associations among patient satisfaction, body image and quality of life for women undergoing breast reconstruction

Developing a theoretical framework to illustrate associations among patient satisfaction, body image and quality of life for women undergoing breast reconstruction

Characteristics and methodological quality of 25 years of research investigating psychosocial interventions for cancer patients

Group versus individual exercise interventions for women with breast cancer: a meta-analysis

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