Journal article
The health-related quality of life changes following surgery in patients with colorectal cancer: a longitudinal study
H Tang, A Besson, I Deftereos, B Mahon, J Cho, I Faragher, K Gough, J Yeung
ANZ Journal of Surgery | WILEY | Published : 2022
DOI: 10.1111/ans.17602
Abstract
Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is commonly treated with surgery and its success is frequently defined by cure rates. Impact on other aspects of health and wellbeing are less frequently considered in clinical practice. Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) provide a useful means of assessing such impacts. This study examines changes in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) after surgical resection using PROMs. Methods: A prospective, longitudinal study was undertaken in 49 adults receiving curative surgery for CRC. Participants completed the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Colorectal (FACT-C) before surgery, and at 2 to 4 weeks, 3 and 6 months post-surgery. Linear mixed mode..
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