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Scand J Caring Sci ; 31(3): 463-473, 2017 Sep.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27327438

RESUMO

The diagnostic phase of cancer can affect health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The aim of this study was to investigate how patients with nonspecific symptoms experience HRQoL while undergoing diagnostic evaluations for cancer. Twenty-one participants who had completed a fast-track evaluation for possible cancer at one of three hospitals in the Capital Region, Denmark were interviewed 2-4 weeks after completing diagnostic evaluations. The interviews were semi-structured and were supported by an interview guide based on the same themes as in The European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life questionnaire (EORCT-QLQ-C30). Data analysis was based on qualitative content analysis by Krippendorff. The analysis generated six categories: symptoms, physical-, role-, emotional-, cognitive- and social functioning, and the diagnostic fast-track experience. From these categories, a main theme was identified: Health-related quality of life is not solely affected by the diagnostic process. The results provide a comprehensive understanding of HRQoL in the diagnostic phase of possible cancer, which can be used not only to enhance evidence-based care, but also in the interpretation of the EORTC-QLQ-C30 scores. Psycho-social support with a focus on individual informational needs during the diagnostic phase may be warranted.


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Neoplasias/diagnóstico , Qualidade de Vida , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Dinamarca , Feminino , Humanos , Entrevistas como Assunto , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Neoplasias/fisiopatologia , Pesquisa Qualitativa
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