Assessments used to measure participation in life activities in individuals with cancer: a scoping review.
Allison J L'HottaTaniya E VarugheseKathleen Doyle LyonsLaura E SimonAllison Ann KingPublished in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2020)
Measuring participation in life activities is a developing area in oncology research. Most studies do not accurately or comprehensively measure this construct. The heterogeneity in assessments used indicates no clear consensus on a gold-standard participation measure for use among cancer survivors. Comprehensively measuring participation will help identify individuals in need of rehabilitation services and is an essential first step to inform the development of targeted interventions to enhance participation.