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Measuring quality of life in oncology: is it worthwhile? I. Meaning, purposes and controversies

Measuring quality of life in oncology: is it worthwhile? I. Meaning, purposes and controversies This is the first of a two‐part paper on quality of life in cancer patients. This part examines some of the fundamental issues in health‐related quality of life measurement with particular attention being given to cancer medicine, thus helping to focus the direction and methodological rigour required in future investigations. Relevant topics are discussed to illustrate the importance of quality of life measures in cancer care. A perspective on the meaning of ‘outcome’ and ‘quality of life’ are presented to demonstrate the controversies that exist in the field. It is concluded that despite methodological limitations, quality of life measures have a potential role in advancing cancer care. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png European Journal of Cancer Care Wiley

Measuring quality of life in oncology: is it worthwhile? I. Meaning, purposes and controversies

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Publisher
Wiley
Copyright
Copyright © 1996 Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company
ISSN
0961-5423
eISSN
1365-2354
DOI
10.1111/j.1365-2354.1996.tb00228.x
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Abstract

This is the first of a two‐part paper on quality of life in cancer patients. This part examines some of the fundamental issues in health‐related quality of life measurement with particular attention being given to cancer medicine, thus helping to focus the direction and methodological rigour required in future investigations. Relevant topics are discussed to illustrate the importance of quality of life measures in cancer care. A perspective on the meaning of ‘outcome’ and ‘quality of life’ are presented to demonstrate the controversies that exist in the field. It is concluded that despite methodological limitations, quality of life measures have a potential role in advancing cancer care.

Journal

European Journal of Cancer CareWiley

Published: Sep 1, 1996

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