The European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30): translation and validation study of the Iranian version

Montazeri, Ali; Harirchi, Iraj; Vahdani, Mariam; Khaleghi, Fatemeh; Jarvandi, Soghra; Ebrahimi, Mansour; Haji‐Mahmoodi, Mehregan

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“…The final part, data regarding QoL, was collected using the Amharic version of EORTC QLQ-C30 version 3 [17]. The EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire, originally written in English, has been internationally validated [17][18][19][20] and is currently translated into more than 80 languages including Amharic language. Even though the cross-cultural adaptation of the Amharic version is not well established in diverse Ethiopian population, it has been previously used in a study done in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia [21].…”

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Complementary and Alternative Medicine use and Its Association with Quality of Life Among Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy in Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study

2016

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Background. Today, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use is being routinely practiced by cancer patients worldwide. This study aimed at examining the prevalence of CAM use in patients with cancer and comparing the quality of life (QoL) in CAM users and nonusers. Methods. A cross-sectional study was employed on 195 cancer patients receiving chemotherapy at Gondar University Referral Hospital (GURH) chemotherapy center. Interviewer-administered questionnaires were used and the collected data were analyzed by the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 21.0 for Windows. Results. 154 (79%) patients were found to be users of CAM. Educational status, average monthly income, disease stage, and comorbidity were strong predictors of use of CAM. The most commonly utilized types of CAM were traditional herbal based medicine (72.1%) and only 20.8% of patients discuss with their doctors CAM use. No significant difference was found in QoL between CAM users and nonusers except in financial difficulties ( = 0.020). Conclusions. This study revealed a high rate of CAM use with very low disclosure rate to their health care providers. Health care providers should be open to discuss the use of CAM with their patients as it will lead to better health outcome.

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Complementary and Alternative Medicine use and Its Association with Quality of Life Among Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy in Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study

2016

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“…EORTC QLQ-C30 Version 3.0 (Aaronson et al, 1993) validated in Persian language by Montazeri et al (1999) and its breast cancer module (QOL-BR23) was validated in Persian language by Montazeri et al (2000) which used to assess QOL among breast cancer survivors. This instrument is a 30 item multi-dimensional cancer-specific questionnaire developed to assess the QOL of cancer patients in the following domains: functional scales, symptom scales, global QOL and single items.…”

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Impact of Healthy Eating Practices and Physical Activity on Quality of Life among Breast Cancer survivors

Mohammadi

Sulaiman²,

Koon³

et al. 2013

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Following breast cancer diagnosis, women often attempt to modify their lifestyles to improve their health and prevent recurrence. These behavioral changes typically involve diet and physical activity modification. The aim of this study was to determine association between healthy eating habits and physical activity with quality of life among Iranian breast cancer survivors. A total of 100 Iranian women, aged between 32 to 61 years were recruited to participate in this cross-sectional study. Eating practices were evaluated by a validated questionnaire modified from the Women's Healthy Eating and Living (WHEL) study. Physical activity was assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). A standardized questionnaire by the European Organization of Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life and its breast cancer module (EORTC QLQ-C30/+BR-23) were applied to determine quality of life. Approximately 29% of the cancer survivors were categorized as having healthy eating practices, 34% had moderate eating practices and 37% had poor eating practices based on nutrition guidelines. The study found positive changes in the decreased intake of fast foods (90%), red meat (70%) and increased intake of fruits (85%) and vegetables (78%). Generally, breast cancer survivors with healthy eating practices had better global quality of life, social, emotional, cognitive and role functions. Results showed that only 12 women (12%) met the criteria for regular vigorous exercise, 22% had regular moderate-intensity exercise while the majority (65%) had low-intensity physical activity. Breast cancer survivors with higher level of physical activity had better emotional and cognitive functions. Healthy eating practices and physical activity can improve quality of life of cancer survivors. Health care professionals should promote good dietary habits and physical activity to improve survivors' health and quality of life.

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“…Measuring the reliability of this test by Cronbach's alpha showed that its reliability is variable from 0.48 to 0.95. The validity and reliability of these questionnaires were evaluated by Montazeri et al The range of reliability of this questionnaire with Cronbach's alpha was reported 0.48 -0.95 (26).…”

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Relationship Between Defense Mechanisms and the Quality of Life in Women With Breast Cancer

Talepasand

Mahfar

2018

Int J Cancer Manag

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Background: Patients with breast cancer often experience severe psychological distress after awareness of cancer and during the course of treatment, and have lower physical and psychological quality in their life. Objectives: The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between defense mechanisms in cancer patients with various aspects of their quality of life. Methods:The present study is a correlational study. Participants were 96 women with breast cancer who were referred and hospitalized at Imam Khomeini hospital in Tehran in summer of 2015 and were selected by convenience sampling. They completed defense mechanisms and general quality of life questionnaires. Data were analyzed using canonical correlation model. Results: Two significant canonical functions were identified in data. First canonical function showed that too much use of displacement and regression defense mechanisms are accompanied with low level of quality of life in physical, cognitive and role aspects. Second canonical function showed that too much use of reaction formation and projection defense mechanisms are associated with lower levels of quality of life in cognitive and role aspects. Conclusions: Paying attention to psychological factors and defense mechanisms that are used by cancer patients could help clinical therapists to make very effective mental health interventions.

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The European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30): translation and validation study of the Iranian version

Cited by 157 publications

References 19 publications

Complementary and Alternative Medicine use and Its Association with Quality of Life Among Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy in Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study

Complementary and Alternative Medicine use and Its Association with Quality of Life Among Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy in Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study

Impact of Healthy Eating Practices and Physical Activity on Quality of Life among Breast Cancer survivors

Relationship Between Defense Mechanisms and the Quality of Life in Women With Breast Cancer

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