Symptom perception and functioning in patients with advanced cancer.

Eun Joo YangKeun Seok LeeMyong Cheol LimJi Yeon BaekJi-Youn HanEun-Seung YuSeung Hyun Chung

Published in: PloS one (2021)

Our findings suggest that relationships to functioning may vary between somatic sensations versus experienced symptoms. The structure of symptoms is best conceptualized by direct somatic sensation and indirect experienced symptoms. A better understanding of symptom perception and the relationship between symptoms and function would facilitate the development of effective rehabilitation programs.

Keyphrases

advanced cancer
palliative care
sleep quality
public health
copy number
gene expression
physical activity