Quality of life in patients with breakthrough cancer pain in radiation oncology departments in Spain: the CAVIDIOR study.
Future Oncol
; 17(8): 943-954, 2021 03.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-33289432
ABSTRACT
Aim:
The CAVIDIOR study evaluated quality of life (QoL) in patients with breakthrough cancer pain receiving palliative radiation therapy in radiation oncology departments (RODs) in Spain. Patients &methods:
Prospective observational study at 11 Spanish RODs (July 2016-November 2017). QoL was assessed using Short Form Health Survey 12. Secondary end points were sleep quality, caregiver burden and patient/perception of improvement.Results:
QoL improved according to the Short Form Health Survey 12 mental component. Sleep quality and caregivers' burden improved significantly.Conclusion:
Breakthrough cancer pain is highly prevalent and can be substantially reduced with appropriate diagnosis and management in RODs. Along with the QoL questionnaire, sleep quality and caregiver burden provide a more comprehensive assessment of overall health status in patients receiving radiation therapy in RODs. Clinical trial registration NCT02836379 (ClinicalTrials.gov).Key words
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Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Palliative Care
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Quality of Life
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Breakthrough Pain
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Cancer Pain
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Neoplasms
Type of study:
Clinical_trials
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Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
En
Year:
2021
Type:
Article