Health-related quality of life in patients with serious non-specific symptoms undergoing evaluation for possible cancer and their experience during the process: a mixed methods study
Quality of Life ResearchPublished 4 October 2016
Ellen Moseholm, Susan Rydahl‐Hansen, Bjarne Ørskov Lindhardt, Michael D. Fetters
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It is illustrated that HRQoL improved over time and the qualitative findings confirmed and further expanded the survey results, and underlines that the HRZoL experience cannot be observed independently from context.
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The survey results illustrate that HRQoL improved over time and the qualitative findings confirmed and further expanded the survey results. The MM analysis underlines that the HRQoL experience cannot be observed independently from context. Participants adapted to their situation over time, and this may change their perceptions of HRQoL. These findings can be used to enhance evidence-based care as clinicians need to be aware of how the context influences the HRQoL experience.
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