Quality of life in adult survivors of childhood cancer. J Pediatr Oncol Nurs 2007;24(4):220-6
Date
06/26/2007Pubmed ID
17588894DOI
10.1177/1043454207303885Scopus ID
2-s2.0-34250737896 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 21 CitationsAbstract
More children are surviving childhood cancer than ever before; however, little is known about these survivors' long-term quality of life (QOL). This study explores factors that might influence QOL in adult childhood cancer survivors. In a cross-sectional design, 70 of 100 eligible survivors from 1 long-term follow-up clinic completed a QOL and depression symptom measure. Medical information was abstracted from charts. Analysis revealed that survivors with elevated depressive symptoms had significantly lower QOL across all domains than those with lower levels of depressive symptoms. Regression analyses were conducted to further explore relationships. Depressive symptoms appear to be a major factor contributing to adverse QOL outcomes in adult survivors. Additional research should focus on the prevention of depression symptoms and effective treatment modalities for this unique population.
Author List
Sharp LK, Kinahan KE, Didwania A, Stolley MAuthor
Melinda Stolley PhD Center Associate Director, Professor in the Medicine department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdultAnalysis of Variance
Attitude to Health
Case-Control Studies
Child
Cross-Sectional Studies
Depression
Female
Health Status
Humans
Interpersonal Relations
Linear Models
Long-Term Care
Male
Neoplasms
Nursing Methodology Research
Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
Quality of Life
Risk Factors
Social Behavior
Social Environment
Surveys and Questionnaires
Survivors
