Assessing the Quality of Life of Filipino Cancer Patients: A Survey of Filipino Oncologists
Introduction Recent trials of new drugs have placed much emphasis on survival. However, several guidelines have emphasized the need for assessing health-related quality of life (HRQoL) as part of the holistic approach in the management of cancer patients. There are currently no national governing gu...
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doaj-f116b1e290524172830e4a8e43316ffa2020-11-25T02:38:16ZengThieme Medical Publishers, Inc.Asian Journal of Oncology2454-67982455-46182020-01-01601202810.1055/s-0040-1703420Assessing the Quality of Life of Filipino Cancer Patients: A Survey of Filipino OncologistsFrederic Ivan Ting0Jose Miguel Callueng1Jeremiah Vallente2Reya Andrea Hurtado3Arjel Ramirez4Lance Isidore Catedral5Rich Ericson King6Rogelio Velasco Jr.7Karen Anjela Mondragon8Jorge Ignacio9Corazon Ngelangel10Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of the Philippines–Philippine General Hospital, Manila, PhilippinesDepartment of Radiation Oncology, University of the Philippines–Philippine General Hospital, Manila, PhilippinesDivision of Hematology, Department of Medicine, University of the Philippines–Philippine General Hospital, Manila, PhilippinesDivision of Gynecologic Oncology, University of the Philippines–Philippine General Hospital, Manila, PhilippinesDivision of Surgical Oncology, University of the Philippines–Philippine General Hospital, Manila, PhilippinesDivision of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of the Philippines–Philippine General Hospital, Manila, PhilippinesDivision of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of the Philippines–Philippine General Hospital, Manila, PhilippinesDivision of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of the Philippines–Philippine General Hospital, Manila, PhilippinesDivision of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of the Philippines–Philippine General Hospital, Manila, PhilippinesDivision of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of the Philippines–Philippine General Hospital, Manila, PhilippinesDivision of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of the Philippines–Philippine General Hospital, Manila, PhilippinesIntroduction Recent trials of new drugs have placed much emphasis on survival. However, several guidelines have emphasized the need for assessing health-related quality of life (HRQoL) as part of the holistic approach in the management of cancer patients. There are currently no national governing guidelines and no existing data on the status of HRQoL assessments by Filipino oncologists, thus this study. Study Design This was a cross-sectional study that utilized a validated questionnaire. Descriptive and multivariate analyses were used to analyze the data. Results A total of 312 oncologists participated in this study. Majority were medical oncologists (41%), followed by radiation oncologists (25%), hematologists (14%), gynecologic oncologists (12%), and surgical oncologists (8%). About 96% reported that HRQoL assessment was important for clinical work; however, 58% perceived HRQoL to be a vague term and 55% felt they were insufficiently trained to assess HRQoL. About 89% reported that they will be more confident if local HRQoL assessment guidelines will be present, and 93% agreed to the use of a unified HRQoL assessment tool for Filipino cancer patients. About 85% thought that the optimal number of questions for a HRQoL assessment tool should be between 5 and 15 questions. The significant predictors of HRQoL assessment among oncologists were field of oncology and years in practice/training (p < 0.05). Conclusion Filipino oncologists perceived HRQoL patient assessments to be important in clinical practice. However, majority did not know which tool to use and did not feel sufficiently trained to assess HRQoL. The creation of a practice guideline that would facilitate the use of a unified HRQoL assessment tool for Filipino cancer patients is highly recommended.http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0040-1703420clinical practicefilipino cancer patientsoncologistsquality of life |
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Frederic Ivan Ting Jose Miguel Callueng Jeremiah Vallente Reya Andrea Hurtado Arjel Ramirez Lance Isidore Catedral Rich Ericson King Rogelio Velasco Jr. Karen Anjela Mondragon Jorge Ignacio Corazon Ngelangel Assessing the Quality of Life of Filipino Cancer Patients: A Survey of Filipino Oncologists Asian Journal of Oncology clinical practice filipino cancer patients oncologists quality of life |
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Frederic Ivan Ting Jose Miguel Callueng Jeremiah Vallente Reya Andrea Hurtado Arjel Ramirez Lance Isidore Catedral Rich Ericson King Rogelio Velasco Jr. Karen Anjela Mondragon Jorge Ignacio Corazon Ngelangel |
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Assessing the Quality of Life of Filipino Cancer Patients: A Survey of Filipino Oncologists |
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Assessing the Quality of Life of Filipino Cancer Patients: A Survey of Filipino Oncologists |
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Assessing the Quality of Life of Filipino Cancer Patients: A Survey of Filipino Oncologists |
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Assessing the Quality of Life of Filipino Cancer Patients: A Survey of Filipino Oncologists |
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Assessing the Quality of Life of Filipino Cancer Patients: A Survey of Filipino Oncologists |
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assessing the quality of life of filipino cancer patients: a survey of filipino oncologists |
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Asian Journal of Oncology |
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2454-6798 2455-4618 |
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Introduction Recent trials of new drugs have placed much emphasis on survival. However, several guidelines have emphasized the need for assessing health-related quality of life (HRQoL) as part of the holistic approach in the management of cancer patients. There are currently no national governing guidelines and no existing data on the status of HRQoL assessments by Filipino oncologists, thus this study.
Study Design This was a cross-sectional study that utilized a validated questionnaire. Descriptive and multivariate analyses were used to analyze the data.
Results A total of 312 oncologists participated in this study. Majority were medical oncologists (41%), followed by radiation oncologists (25%), hematologists (14%), gynecologic oncologists (12%), and surgical oncologists (8%). About 96% reported that HRQoL assessment was important for clinical work; however, 58% perceived HRQoL to be a vague term and 55% felt they were insufficiently trained to assess HRQoL. About 89% reported that they will be more confident if local HRQoL assessment guidelines will be present, and 93% agreed to the use of a unified HRQoL assessment tool for Filipino cancer patients. About 85% thought that the optimal number of questions for a HRQoL assessment tool should be between 5 and 15 questions. The significant predictors of HRQoL assessment among oncologists were field of oncology and years in practice/training (p < 0.05).
Conclusion Filipino oncologists perceived HRQoL patient assessments to be important in clinical practice. However, majority did not know which tool to use and did not feel sufficiently trained to assess HRQoL. The creation of a practice guideline that would facilitate the use of a unified HRQoL assessment tool for Filipino cancer patients is highly recommended. |
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