In:
European Journal of Haematology, Wiley, Vol. 83, No. 2 ( 2009-08), p. 139-148
Kurzfassung:
Objectives: Knowledge of health related quality of life of haematological patients is limited. This study aimed at investigating the prevalence and predictors of symptoms and problems in a representative sample of haematological patients in Denmark. Methods: A random sample of patients with leukaemia, multiple myeloma and advanced lymphoma ( n = 732) received the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer quality‐of‐life questionnaire (EORTC QLQ‐C30). Mean scores were calculated. In addition, scores were dichotomised using two thresholds: patients reporting at least ‘a little’ of each EORTC QLQ‐C30 symptom/problem were classified as having a ‘symptom/problem’, and patients reporting at least ‘quite a bit’ were classified as having a ‘severe symptom/problem’. Multiple logistic regression was used to identify predictors. Results: In total, 470 (64%) patients participated. The most frequent symptoms/problems were fatigue (55%; severe 20%), reduced role function (49%; severe 23%), insomnia (46%; severe 15%), and pain (37%; severe 15%). Older patients and patients in active antineoplastic treatment had more symptoms and problems. There was only little evidence of social inequalities. Conclusion: This is probably the first nationally representative study of symptoms and problems in haematological patients. These patients have symptoms/problems that deserve attention. Health related quality of life is an important issue in haematological malignancies.
Materialart:
Online-Ressource
ISSN:
0902-4441
,
1600-0609
DOI:
10.1111/ejh.2009.83.issue-2
DOI:
10.1111/j.1600-0609.2009.01250.x
Sprache:
Englisch
Verlag:
Wiley
Publikationsdatum:
2009
ZDB Id:
2027114-1
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