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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 9 of 9 Research Studies DisplayedRhoten BA
Conceptual issues surrounding body image for oncology nurses.
This paper discusses conceptual issues surrounding cancer survivors’ body image. It targets oncology nurses so they may have a better understanding of the historic overview of body image conceptualization, as well as a more contemporary, cancer-specific approach to understanding how this population of patients may be particularly affected.
AHRQ-funded; HS022990.
Citation: Rhoten BA .
Conceptual issues surrounding body image for oncology nurses.
Oncol Nurs Forum 2017 Sep 1;44(5):534-36. doi: 10.1188/17.onf.534-536..
Keywords: Cancer, Patient-Centered Healthcare, Provider, Quality of Life
Roydhouse JK, Wilson IB
Systematic review of caregiver responses for patient health-related quality of life in adult cancer care.
The aim of this review is to help cancer researchers select a validated health-related quality of life tool if they anticipate using proxy-reported data. It concluded that the evidence base is strongest for the EORTC (disease-specific tools), COOP/WONCA (generic tools), and MQOL (end-of-life-specific tools).
AHRQ-funded; HS000011.
Citation: Roydhouse JK, Wilson IB .
Systematic review of caregiver responses for patient health-related quality of life in adult cancer care.
Qual Life Res 2017 Aug;26(8):1925-54. doi: 10.1007/s11136-017-1540-6.
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Keywords: Cancer, Caregiving, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Quality of Life
Pisu M, Demark-Wahnefried W, Kenzik KM
A dance intervention for cancer survivors and their partners (RHYTHM).
The purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and impact of a ballroom dance intervention on improving quality of life (QOL) and relationship outcomes in cancer survivors and their partners. It found that survivors saw this light-intensity physical activity as easing them into becoming more physically active. Light intensity ballroom dancing has the potential to improve cancer survivors' QOL.
AHRQ-funded; HS023009.
Citation: Pisu M, Demark-Wahnefried W, Kenzik KM .
A dance intervention for cancer survivors and their partners (RHYTHM).
J Cancer Surviv 2017 Jun;11(3):350-59. doi: 10.1007/s11764-016-0593-9.
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Keywords: Cancer, Health Promotion, Quality of Life
Hochman MJ, Kamal AH, Wolf SP
Anticholinergic drug burden in noncancer versus cancer patients near the end of life.
This article's objective is to determine anticholinergic load (ACL) and its impact in noncancer versus cancer palliative care patients. The authors concluded that ACL is associated with worse fatigue and quality of life and may not differ significantly between cancer and noncancer patients nearing end of life. Symptom management drugs are more responsible for ACL in cancer and noncancer patients, although disease management drugs contribute significantly to ACL in the latter group. They recommend more attention to reducing anticholinergic use in all patients with life-limiting illness.
AHRQ-funded; HS023681.
Citation: Hochman MJ, Kamal AH, Wolf SP .
Anticholinergic drug burden in noncancer versus cancer patients near the end of life.
J Pain Symptom Manage 2016 Nov;52(5):737-43.e3. doi: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2016.03.020.
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Keywords: Adverse Drug Events (ADE), Cancer, Medication, Palliative Care, Quality of Life
Sohn W, Resnick MJ, Greenfield S
Impact of adherence to quality measures for localized prostate cancer on patient-reported health-related quality of life outcomes, patient satisfaction, and treatment-related complications.
Given the small number of narrowly focused measures in prostate cancer care, the researchers sought to determine whether adherence to any of the available payer-driven quality measures influences patient-centered outcomes, including health-related quality of life (HRQOL), patient satisfaction, and treatment-related complications. They concluded that compliance with available nationally endorsed quality indicators was not associated with clinically important changes in patient-centered outcomes (HRQOL, satisfaction, or complications) within 1-year.
AHRQ-funded; HS019356; HS022640.
Citation: Sohn W, Resnick MJ, Greenfield S .
Impact of adherence to quality measures for localized prostate cancer on patient-reported health-related quality of life outcomes, patient satisfaction, and treatment-related complications.
Med Care 2016 Aug;54(8):738-44. doi: 10.1097/mlr.0000000000000562.
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Keywords: Cancer, Cancer: Prostate Cancer, Quality of Life, Comparative Effectiveness, Patient Experience
Wang SY, Hsu SH, Gross CP
Association between time since cancer diagnosis and health-related quality of life: a population-level analysis.
The purpose of this paper is to examine the association between time since cancer diagnosis and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among cancer survivors in remission. The researchers found that most cancer survivors did not experience poorer mental health, but that survivors of prostate or cervical cancer had lower mental component summary scores after 10 years of diagnosis. They concluded that the level of HRQOL among cancer survivors depends on time since cancer diagnosis and cancer type.
AHRQ-funded; HS023900.
Citation: Wang SY, Hsu SH, Gross CP .
Association between time since cancer diagnosis and health-related quality of life: a population-level analysis.
Value Health 2016 Jul-Aug;19(5):631-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jval.2016.02.010.
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Keywords: Cancer, Diagnostic Safety and Quality, Health Status, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Quality of Life
Rhoten BA
Head and neck cancer and sexuality: a review of the literature.
The author analyzed nine publications to present a review of the literature on head and neck cancer and sexuality, concluding that existing studies indicate that sexuality is of considerable significance, particularly after treatment for head and neck cancer. She recommended that oncology nurses be aware that this topic is of importance to many patients, and that they should familiarize themselves with available resources.
AHRQ-funded; HS022990.
Citation: Rhoten BA .
Head and neck cancer and sexuality: a review of the literature.
Cancer Nurs 2016 Jul-Aug;39(4):313-20. doi: 10.1097/ncc.0000000000000289.
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Keywords: Cancer, Sexual Health, Quality of Life
Arvold ND, Wang Y, Zigler C
Hospitalization burden and survival among older glioblastoma patients.
The researchers performed a retrospective cohort study among patients aged 65 years and older with glioblastoma diagnosed between 1999 and 2007. They found that higher comorbidity score and black race were associated with an increased risk of being hospitalized for at least 25% of remaining life, whereas radiation, temozolomide, and extensive surgery were associated with a decreased risk.
AHRQ-funded; HS021991.
Citation: Arvold ND, Wang Y, Zigler C .
Hospitalization burden and survival among older glioblastoma patients.
Neuro Oncol 2014 Nov;16(11):1530-40. doi: 10.1093/neuonc/nou060.
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Keywords: Cancer, Elderly, Hospitalization, Mortality, Quality of Life
Rocke DJ, Beumer HW, Taylor DH, Jr.
Physician and patient and caregiver health attitudes and their effect on Medicare resource allocation for patients with advanced cancer.
The investigators sought to determine how baseline attitudes toward quality vs quantity of life affect end-of-life resource allocation. They found that, compared with patients and caregivers, otolaryngology-head and neck surgery (OHNS) physician allocations differed significantly in all 15 benefit categories except home care. They concluded that understanding the effect of baseline attitudes is important for effective end-of-life discussions.
AHRQ-funded; HS018360.
Citation: Rocke DJ, Beumer HW, Taylor DH, Jr. .
Physician and patient and caregiver health attitudes and their effect on Medicare resource allocation for patients with advanced cancer.
JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2014 Jun;140(6):497-503. doi: 10.1001/jamaoto.2014.494.
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Keywords: Cancer, Caregiving, Medicare, Palliative Care, Provider: Physician, Quality of Life