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ArticleQuality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation2020

Quality of life and distress assessed with self and external assessment screening tools in patients with hematologic malignancies attending treatment in an acute hospital.

Bianca Senf, Kirsten Grabowski, Natascha Spielmann, Jens Fettel

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  1. A systematic review of coping skill interventions to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms among adults with hematologic malignancies.European journal of oncology nursing : the official journal of European Oncology Nursing Society · 2022
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  3. Real-world evaluation of health-related quality of life in hematology patients treated with rituximab: results of a multicentric cross-sectional cohort study.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2026
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Bianca SenfDepartment of Psycho-Oncology, University Cancer Center (UCT), Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt/Main, Germany. studien.psychoonkologie@kgu.de.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3307-3420
Kirsten GrabowskiDepartment of Psycho-Oncology, University Cancer Center (UCT), Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt/Main, Germany.
Natascha SpielmannDepartment of Psycho-Oncology, University Cancer Center (UCT), Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt/Main, Germany.
Jens FettelDepartment of Psycho-Oncology, University Cancer Center (UCT), Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt/Main, Germany.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3480-7705

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Abstract

purposeIn this study, we examined distress levels and quality of life (QoL) of patients with hematologic malignancies under treatment in an acute setting. We used external- and self-assessment instruments for distress. Additionally, we investigated the relation between distress and QoL as well as whether highly distressed patients differed from less distressed patients concerning their QoL.

methodsA cross-sectional study with patients of the Medical Clinic II of the University Hospital Frankfurt was conducted. One hundred and nine patients were assessed with an expert rating scale and completed self-report questionnaires. Data were exploratively analyzed and group comparisons between patients who scored above the cut-off of the respective screening instruments and those who did not were conducted.

resultsPatients with hematologic malignancies experience high levels of distress and low QoL. Especially, role and social functioning are affected. Patients suffer most from fatigue, appetite loss, and insomnia. Using established cut-offs, all screening instruments were able to differentiate between patients regarding distress and QoL. Patients scoring above the cut-off were significantly more distressed and had a lower QoL. There was a medium-to-strong correlation between distress and QoL indicators.

conclusionCancer-specific screening instruments seem to be able to identify treatment needs more specifically. They also allowed a better differentiation concerning QoL. The close link between distress and QoL needs to be recognized to enable a holistic approach to treatment and thereby optimize the quality of treatment.

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Cross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHematologic NeoplasmsHospitalsHumansMaleMass ScreeningMiddle AgedQuality of LifeStress, PsychologicalSurveys and QuestionnairesAcute hospitalDistress screeningExternal-/self-assessmentHematologic malignanciesPsycho-oncologyQuality of life

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