Measurement properties of health-related quality of life measures for people living with metastatic disease of the spine: a systematic review
Liang Qiao,
Xing Ding,
Shaohui He
et al.
Abstract:Purpose:
Patients with spinal metastases (SM) suffer from a significant quality of life (QoL) deterioration. The measurement of QoL has garnered significant attention. In this study, we aimed to investigate the frequency of QoL measurement, systematically appraise the measurement properties of identified instruments, and facilitate the effective selection of an appropriate QoL instrument for patients with SM.
Methods:
This systematic review adhered to t… Show more
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