Assessing the reliability of a novel cancer-specific multi-attribute utility instrument (FACT-8D) and comparing its validity to EQ-5D-5L in colorectal cancer patients.

Yiyin CaoHuan ZhangNan LuoHaofei LiLing Jie ChengWeidong Huang

Published in: Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation (2024)

The FACT-8D can be used as a valid and reliable instrument for clinical evaluation of patients with CRC, outperforming EQ-5D-5L in differentiating clinical subgroups and showing promise for cancer practice and research.

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patient reported outcomes
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