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ArticlePatient preference and adherence2023

A Survey of Patient Experience in CML: American and Canadian Perspectives.

Christopher Hillis, Kathryn E Flynn, Erinn Hoag Goldman, Tracy S Moreira-Lucas, Josie Visentini, Stephanie Dorman, Rachel Ballinger, Hilary F Byrnes, Andrea De Palma, Valentin Barbier and 2 more

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Article in Patient preference and adherence, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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2 citing papers in PubMed, 3 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

12 authors at 5 institutions in 2 countries.

Christopher HillisDepartment of Oncology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada.
Kathryn E FlynnDepartment of Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
Erinn Hoag GoldmanUS Medical Affairs, Pfizer Inc, New York, NY, USA.
Tracy S Moreira-LucasMedical Affairs, Pfizer Canada Inc., Kirkland, Quebec, Canada.ORCID 0000-0001-6980-4347
Josie VisentiniMedical Affairs, Pfizer Canada Inc., Kirkland, Quebec, Canada.
Stephanie DormanMedical Affairs, Pfizer Canada Inc., Kirkland, Quebec, Canada.
Rachel BallingerPatient Centred Outcomes (PCO), ICON Clinical Research Inc., Reading, UK.
Hilary F ByrnesPatient Centred Outcomes (PCO), ICON Clinical Research Inc., Blue Bell, PA, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-6236-641X
Andrea De PalmaPatient Centred Outcomes (PCO), ICON Clinical Research Inc., Milan, Italy.
Valentin BarbierPatient Centred Outcomes (PCO), ICON Clinical Research Inc., Lyon, France.ORCID 0000-0001-9625-2226
Lisa MachadoThe Canadian CML Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Ehab AtallahDepartment of Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
Pfizer (Canada) · CAMedical College of Wisconsin · USMcMaster University · CAPfizer (United States) · USPinnacle Clinical Research · US

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Purpose: With treatment, chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) has a favorable prognosis, however, individuals with CML experience impairment to their quality of life (QoL). The aim of this study was to examine the perspectives and experiences of individuals with CML and to understand their challenges communicating with their CML physician. Patients and Methods: An online survey in adults with CML (n=100) in the US and Canada assessed QoL, patient-provider relationships, treatment satisfaction, and understanding of CML and treatment goals via the MD Anderson Symptom Inventory, the Cancer Therapy Satisfaction Questionnaire and de novo survey questions. Participants were recruited via an external patient recruiter and CML Patient Groups. Results: Many participants reported hardships due to CML and its treatment. The main impacts were on the ability to work (21%), engage in personal activities (e.g., hobbies, 28%), and to enjoy sexual relations (median=2.00, IQR=8.50). A substantial proportion (21-39%) wished to discuss additional topics with their providers (e.g., management of CML and/or its impacts). While participants reported satisfaction with therapy overall (median=85.71, IQR=17.86), they indicated low to moderate treatment satisfaction with specific components, including concerns regarding side effects (median=43.75, IQR=43.75). Participants generally had a good understanding of CML (97%) and its treatment goals (92%). Conclusion: These findings advance our understanding of issues that need improvement to support QoL for individuals living with CML. Future work is needed to improve patient-provider relationships, address treatment-related side effects, and provide clinical information that is easier for patients to understand.

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chronic myeloid leukemiaNorth Americapatient experiencepatient-health care provider relationshipquality of lifesurvey

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PMID36760231
PMCPMC9904222
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