Financial Toxicity Among Cancer Patients in Slovenia
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Financial toxicity affects 42.8% of Slovenian cancer patients, particularly those with lower incomes and undergoing active treatment. The Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy (COST-FACIT) tool effectively screens for this, though overall toxicity is low due to public healthcare coverage.
Area Of Science
- Oncology
- Health Economics
- Public Health
Background
- Rising healthcare costs and cancer incidence strain healthcare systems.
- Financial toxicity in Slovenian cancer patients and its impact on quality of life (QoL) remain under-researched.
- Understanding financial toxicity is crucial for patient well-being and healthcare system sustainability.
Purpose Of The Study
- To evaluate the prevalence and impact of financial toxicity in Slovenian cancer patients.
- To validate and implement the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy (COST-FACIT) questionnaire in Slovenian.
- To identify risk factors associated with financial toxicity and its correlation with QoL.
Main Methods
- Cross-sectional study involving 590 participants.
- Validated Slovenian version of the COST-FACIT questionnaire, supplemented with additional questions.
- Statistical analysis included descriptive, inferential, and exploratory data analysis.
Main Results
- Financial toxicity was present in 42.8% of participants, ranging from mild to moderate levels.
- Key risk factors identified: lower income, age ≤65, employment, active oncologic treatment, rural residence, and religious affiliation.
- Mild correlation between financial toxicity and QoL; direct and indirect costs burdened over 40% of the population.
Conclusions
- The COST-FACIT is a valuable screening tool for identifying at-risk patients within the Slovenian public healthcare system.
- Overall financial toxicity is relatively low due to comprehensive public funding for cancer treatment and rehabilitation.
- Favorable patient demographics (age structure, secure pensions) contribute to lower financial toxicity levels.
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