Publications by authors named "Juan Ignacio Arrarras"
Article Synopsis
- The study evaluates the WISP (Write In three Symptoms/Problems) tool, which allows cancer patients to report additional symptoms not covered by standard questionnaires, aiming to improve symptom recognition during active and palliative care.
- Conducted across several countries, the research involved translating and pilot testing the instrument, interviewing patients, and analyzing their responses to gauge understanding and acceptability.
- Results from the study indicated high acceptability of WISP among patients, with findings revealing different prevalent symptoms based on treatment status, supporting WISP’s recommendation for use alongside existing EORTC questionnaires for comprehensive symptom assessment.
Background And Aim: There is a lack of instruments that focus on the specific health-related quality of life (HRQOL) issues that affect older people with cancer. The aim of this study was to develop a HRQOL questionnaire module to supplement the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) core questionnaire, the EORTC QLQ-C30 for older (>70years) patients with cancer.
Methods: Phases 1-3 were conducted in seven countries following modified EORTC Quality of Life Group guidelines for module development.
Aim: The aim of this paper is to systematically review the use and validation of HRQOL instruments in older cancer patients.
Method: A systematic review of 5 databases and 3 research registers identified studies reporting the use and validation of HRQOL instruments in cancer patients aged over 65 years from 1995 to mid 2007.
Results: Thirty-one studies reported the use of HRQOL measures in older people, using a range of generic and disease-specific instruments.