Comparative study of oncology patients' quality of life

Meneguin, Silmara [UNESP]; Pollo, Camila Fernandes [UNESP]; Camargo, Heloiza Thais Felipe [UNESP]; Honorio, Heitor Marques; Oliveira, Cesar de

Comparative study of oncology patients' quality of life

Data

2024-03-01

Autores

Meneguin, Silmara

Pollo, Camila Fernandes

Camargo, Heloiza Thais Felipe

Honorio, Heitor Marques

Oliveira, Cesar de

Editor

Ma Healthcare Ltd

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Artigo

Resumo

Background: A cancer diagnosis has a significant impact on a person's life, both physically and emotionally. However, the oncology patients' QoL (QoL) at different stages of the disease has been under investigated. Aim: To assess and compare the QoL in three groups of oncology patients. Methods: A comparative study was carried out in an outpatient care service at a public hospital in the state of Sio Paulo. Data collection involved the use of the Palliative Performance Scale and the McGill QoL Questionnaire. Results: Most participants were women, Catholic and living with a partner. The Palliative Performance Scale revealed a predominance of stable patients (score:>= 70 points). Overall, palliative care patients had lower QoL scores compared to the other groups (p<0.01). Conclusion: QoL was worse among palliative care patients. Advanced age, being in palliative care, and have a low-income were negatively associated with a patient's QoL.