Uncovering the gaps: A systematic mixed studies review of quality of life measures in extremity soft tissue sarcoma.

Mohammad Hassani Kedar K V MateRobert TurcotteGabrielle Denis-LarocqueElaheh GhodsiArgerie TsimicalisKrista A Goulding

Published in: Journal of surgical oncology (2023)

The health-related quality of life of patients with extremity soft tissue sarcoma (STS) is not precisely captured by current patient-reported outcome measures. Although functional impairment is central to their concerns, multiple sources of distress, emotional restoration, coping strategies, and somatic symptoms are crucial in approaching patients with extremity STS.

Keyphrases

patient reported
soft tissue
depressive symptoms
drinking water
copy number
sleep quality
gene expression