Quality of life among advanced cancer patients in Vietnam: a multicenter cross-sectional study.

Bui Thanh HuyenPham Thi Van AnhLe Dai DuongThan Ha Ngoc ThePing GuoPham Van ThucLuong Ngoc KhueEric L KrakauerRichard Harding

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2021)

The Vietnamese version of the WHOQOL-BREF has excellent internal consistency reliability and sound construct and discriminant validity in advanced cancer patients. Advanced cancer inpatients, those with dependent children, and those with poorer physical function appear to have the greatest palliative care needs.

Keyphrases

advanced cancer
palliative care
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
young adults
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
clinical trial
cross sectional