Surgical complications exert a lasting effect on disease-specific health-related quality of life for patients with colorectal cancer

Anthony, Thomas; Long, Joshua; Hynan, Linda S.; Sarosi, George A.; Nwariaku, Fiemu E.; Huth, James; Jones, Charlene; Parker, Betty June; Rege, Robert V.

doi:10.1067/msy.2003.212

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“…19 However, this analysis was conducted on summary scores recorded at one year. The effect of different variables at earlier time points seems not to have been previously studied using multivariate analysis.…”

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Measurement of Health-Related Quality of Life in the Early Follow-Up of Colon and Rectal Cancer

Wilson¹,

Alexander²,

Kind³

2006

Diseases of the Colon &Amp; Rectum

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Younger patients, those with stomas, and those suffering from diarrhea or constipation are more likely to report poor health-related quality of life at six-week follow-up. The routine measurement of health-related quality of life using an instrument that includes a patient-rated scale together with condition-specific items could be used to detect patients at risk of poorer short-term health-related quality of life outcomes.

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Measurement of Health-Related Quality of Life in the Early Follow-Up of Colon and Rectal Cancer

Wilson¹,

Alexander²,

Kind³

2006

Diseases of the Colon &Amp; Rectum

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“…In rectal cancer survivors with ostomies, ostomy-related late medical complications (e.g., fistula or urinary retention) were observed to be associated with lower HRQoL [74]. Additionally, studies observed associations of short-term surgical complications and perioperative morbidity (e.g., wound infections) with lower HRQoL of CRC survivors [33,75]. Studies also observed that CRC survivors reporting unhealthy dietary habits (i.e., low consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole-grain bread; and high consumption of red and processed meat) reported lower HRQoL than survivors reporting healthy habits [53,57,59].…”

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“…Quality of Life Predictors in Colorectal Cancer point during the study (i.e., baseline) was associated with lower HRQoL reported at later time points during study followup from 6 weeks post-treatment up to 5 years postdiagnosis [29,31,33,35,54,65,69,75]. Furthermore, six studies (one longitudinal) showed that shorter time since diagnosis was associated with lower HRQoL reported by CRC survivors [39,43,[48][49][50]77].…”

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Candidate Predictors of Health-Related Quality of Life of Colorectal Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review

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The population of colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors is growing and many survivors experience deteriorated health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in both early and late post-treatment phases. Identification of CRC survivors at risk for HRQoL deterioration can be improved by using prediction models. However, such models are currently not available for oncology practice. As a starting point for developing prediction models of HRQoL for CRC survivors, a comprehensive overview of potential candidate HRQoL predictors is necessary. Therefore, a systematic literature review was conducted to identify candidate predictors of HRQoL of CRC survivors. Original research articles on associations of biopsychosocial factors with HRQoL of CRC survivors were searched in PubMed, Embase, and Google Scholar. Two independent reviewers assessed eligibility and selected articles for inclusion (N 5 53). Strength of evidence for candidate HRQoL predictors was graded according to predefined methodological criteria. The World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) was used to develop a biopsychosocial framework in which identified candidate HRQoL predictors were mapped across the main domains of the ICF: health condition, body structures and functions, activities, participation, and personal and environmental factors. The developed biopsychosocial ICF framework serves as a basis for selecting candidate HRQoL predictors, thereby providing conceptual guidance for developing comprehensive, evidence-based prediction models of HRQoL for CRC survivors. Such models are useful in clinical oncology practice to aid in identifying individual CRC survivors at risk for HRQoL deterioration and could also provide potential targets for a biopsychosocial intervention aimed at safeguarding the HRQoL of at-risk individuals. The Oncologist 2016;21:433-452 Implications for Practice: More and more people now survive a diagnosis of colorectal cancer. The quality of life of these cancer survivors is threatened by health problems persisting for years after diagnosis and treatment. Early identification of survivors at risk of experiencing low quality of life in the future is thus important for taking preventive measures. Clinical prediction models are tools that can help oncologists identify at-risk individuals. However, such models are currently not available for clinical oncology practice. This systematic review outlines candidate predictors of low quality of life of colorectal cancer survivors, providing a firm conceptual basis for developing prediction models. INTRODUCTIONGlobally, the number of people surviving colorectal cancer (CRC) is growing [1,2]. CRC and its treatment can be accompanied by adverse effects that may compromise the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of CRC survivors [3,4]. CRC treatment can cause symptoms such as pain, bowel dysfunction, and fatigue that can negatively impact physical functioning and performance of activities of daily living [5,6]. Additionally, a CRC diagno...

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“…Wound infection after laparoscopic colorectal surgery is still an important complication, affecting patient comfort, prolonging time of recovery, and favoring the development of incisional hernias [22]. Although systemic antibiotic prophylaxis has become standard therapy in colorectal surgery, SSIs are still a problem [23].…”

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Subcutaneous application of gentamicin collagen implants as prophylaxis of surgical site infections in laparoscopic colorectal surgery: a randomized, double-blinded, three-arm trial

Pochhammer

Zacheja

Schäffer

2014

Langenbecks Arch Surg

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Surgical complications exert a lasting effect on disease-specific health-related quality of life for patients with colorectal cancer

Cited by 69 publications

References 16 publications

Measurement of Health-Related Quality of Life in the Early Follow-Up of Colon and Rectal Cancer

Measurement of Health-Related Quality of Life in the Early Follow-Up of Colon and Rectal Cancer

Candidate Predictors of Health-Related Quality of Life of Colorectal Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review

Subcutaneous application of gentamicin collagen implants as prophylaxis of surgical site infections in laparoscopic colorectal surgery: a randomized, double-blinded, three-arm trial

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