ArticlePatient related outcome measures2017
A pilot study of subjective well-being in colorectal cancer patients and their caregivers.
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- Need differences by treatment phases between patients with colorectal cancer and their caregivers: A text mining analysis.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2022Article
- Using a Chinese time trade-off approach to explore the health utility level and quality of life of cancer patients in urban China: a multicentre cross-sectional study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2021Article
- Moderating Role of Self-Esteem Between Perceived Organizational Support and Subjective Well-Being in Chinese Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study.Frontiers in psychology · 2019Article
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Abstract
backgroundTraditional endpoints in oncology are based on measuring the tumor size and combining this with a time factor. Current studies with immunotherapy show that even when median survival is unaltered, a significant proportion of patients can achieve prolonged survival. Objective tumor response does not always mean "overall" improvement, especially if toxicity is harsh. Novel agents are significantly expensive, and it is therefore crucial to measure the impact on "quality" of life, in addition to "quantity". MATERIALS AND
methodsWe studied the preferences and experiences of cancer patients and their caregivers, measuring subjective well-being (SWB) ratings, EQ5D descriptions and time trade-off preferences.
resultsWe studied 99 patients and 88 caregivers. Life satisfaction ratings were similar between the two groups, but daily mood was significantly lower in caregivers (
conclusionCaregivers are as anxious or depressed as patients, and report similar levels of life satisfaction but lower daily mood. A focus on SWB could provide a valid assessment of treatment benefit. Given the interesting results of this pilot study, we suggest a larger study should be conducted, measuring SWB over time.
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