Observational studyThe Permanente journal2017
Participation in Activities Associated With Quality of Life for Long-Term Survivors of Rectal Cancer.
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A Journey to Balance: Development and Validation of Individualized Life Balance Intervention for Depression
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- Association between Physical Activity and Quality of Life in Colorectal Cancer Patients with Postoperative Defecatory Dysfunction: A Preliminary Survey.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Micro video incentive nursing intervention improves the psychological state and quality of life in patients with rectal cancer after enterostomy.American journal of translational research · 2023Article
- The association of bowel function, participation in life activities, and quality of life in rectal cancer survivors.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2022Article
- Sexual Function in Women with Colorectal/Anal Cancer.Sexual medicine reviews · 2019Review
- Ostomy telehealth for cancer survivors: Design of the Ostomy Self-management Training (OSMT) randomized trial.Contemporary clinical trials · 2018Article
- Evaluation of the Clinical Functioning Information Tool (ClinFIT) in Colorectal Surgical Prehabilitation: A Prospective Observational Study.Advances in rehabilitation science and practiceArticle
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Abstract
contextCancer patients' participation in social, recreational, and civic activities is strongly associated with quality of life (QOL), but these activities are not well integrated into cancer survivorship research or interventions.
objectiveTest the hypothesis that for long-term (≥ 5 years) survivors of rectal cancer, clinical factors (type of surgery and bowel function) are associated with long-term participation in activities and that participation in activities is associated with long-term QOL.
designObservational study with longitudinal and cross-sectional components.
main outcome measuresParticipation in activities and QOL. Tumor registry records were used to identify patients and obtain clinical data; surveys assessed participation and QOL. Using general linear models, we analyzed participation in activities in relation to type of surgery and bowel function after adjustment for potential confounders. We analyzed overall QOL relative to participation in activities after adjustment.
resultsA total of 567 rectal cancer survivors completed a mailed questionnaire. Overall response rate was 61%. The type of operation (p < 0.0001), receipt of radiation therapy (p = 0.002), and bowel function (p < 0.0001) were associated with participation in activities. Participation in activities was the strongest predictor of QOL (p < 0.0001), explaining 20% of the variance (R
conclusionThe importance of participation in activities on rectal cancer survivors' QOL is underappreciated. We recommend revising QOL instruments used in cancer care and research to include questions about participation in activities. Interventions should address maintenance of preferred activities and adoption of new, fulfilling activities.
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