factors for quality of life in patients over 12 months after diagnosis of non-small cell lung cancer / 上海交通大学学报（医学版）

ABSTRACT

Objective • To examine quality of life and its influencing factors in patients over 12 months after diagnosis of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Methods • A total of 111 patients included in the study completed the self-reported measures. Quality of life was measured using Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Lung. Other measures included socio-demographic characteristics, disease- and treatment-related information, and emotional feelings. Results • The factors influencing the quality of life of NSCLC patients were investigated from two approaches treatment and subjective feeling. Univariate Logistic regression analysis found the risk factors for low quality of life included sense of low self-esteem and loneliness, bone metastasis, pathological type, chemotherapy cycle, age, cohabitant type and financial burden. Conclusion • The factors associated with quality of life in lung cancer patients are diverse and extensive, and it warrants attention on psychological support and symptom management for these patients.