Assessment and research of quality of life in gynecologic cancer patients.
- Author:
Young Ho YUN
1
Author Information
1. Quality of Cancer Center Branch, Research Institute, National Cancer Center, Korea. lawyun08@ncc.re.kr
- Publication Type:Multicenter Study ; Review ; Clinical Trial
- Keywords:
Quality of life;
Gynecologic cancer
- MeSH:
Humans;
Quality of Life*
- From:Korean Journal of Gynecologic Oncology
2005;16(3):182-188
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Recently, advances and complexity in the treatment of gynecologic cancer cause not only improvement of tumor response and survival but also increase of interest in quality of life (QOL). However, there were relatively few research studies that reported data on QOL in gynecologic cancer patients and the impact of various treatments on QOL in the patients. Considering high morbidity and severe risk of QOL in gynecologic cancer patients, more focus and researches have to be done in issues of QOL. Especially, comprehensive-physical, emotional, social, spiritual-assessments with valid QOL assessment tool should be taken into account in multi-center clinical trials and development of intervention programs for gynecologic cancer patients.
