Patient reported outcomes affecting quality of life in socioeconomically disadvantaged cancer patients.
J Psychosoc Oncol
; 40(2): 247-262, 2022.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The aim of this study was to identify correlates of quality of life (QOL) for socioeconomically disadvantaged cancer patients receiving care in the "safety net" health system.DESIGN:
This cross-sectional study used linear regressions to determine the effect of patient reported outcome measures (PRO) on QOL.Sample/Methods:
Cancer patients (n = 115) receiving drug therapy completed a series of PROs including Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy (FACT-G), PROMIS (Anxiety, Depression, Fatigue, Pain Interference, and Physical Function), and the Comprehensive Score for Financial Toxicity.FINDINGS:
More than 60% of patients reported an annual income below $24,999. Forty-five percent of patients were either uninsured or county-funded. Depression, pain, and financial toxicity were found to be consistently significant correlates of QOL.Implications Cancer patients with existing financial strain have unique psychosocial stressors. This study provides insight into the relationship between these stressors, and the need for targeted screening and intervention that address such aspects of care.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Qualidade de Vida
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Neoplasias
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Humans
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En
Ano de publicação:
2022
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Article