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Basic issues concerning health-related quality of life
Roman Sosnowski1, Marta Kulpa2, Urszula Ziętalewicz3
1Urooncology Department, Maria Sklodowska Curie Memorial Cancer Hospital, Warsaw, Poland.
Central European Journal of Urology
|July 20, 2017
Summary
Understanding health-related quality of life (HRQoL) theory is crucial for cancer research. This review outlines key HRQoL models, aiding valid oncological studies and improving patient care.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Health Psychology
Background:
- Chronic diseases like cancer significantly impact physical health and overall quality of life.
- Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) encompasses physical, social, and psychological functioning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the theoretical frameworks of HRQoL in the context of oncological diseases.
- To identify and discuss prominent conceptual models of HRQoL relevant to cancer patients.
Main Methods:
- A systematic literature search was conducted using PubMed for English-language publications.
- The search focused on conceptual models analyzing HRQoL.
- Selected papers were screened and synthesized by all authors.
Main Results:
- Key theoretical models of HRQoL were identified.
- These include the University of Toronto's Centre for Health Promotion model.
- The Wilson and Cleary model and Ashing-Giwa's contextual model for cancer patients are also discussed.
Conclusions:
- A strong grasp of HRQoL theoretical underpinnings is essential for rigorous research in oncology.
- Understanding these models facilitates more accurate assessment and interpretation of HRQoL in cancer care.
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