The mediating role of appraisal on health-related quality of life in adolescent and young adult cancer survivors.

Renjun GuHao ChenXian WangXiaoyuan JinFengyang JiangWenhe ZhaoJingyi YunJie ZhouHong-Mei Wang

Published in: Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation (2022)

Appraisal, coping, and resilience could significantly mediate the effects of cancer and its treatment on the QoL of AYA cancer survivors. Future interventions targeting cognitive appraisals and psycho-behaviors will be helpful. Figuring out what matters to such a unique population and how they appraise a cancer diagnosis through treatment trajectories could help nurses adjust support.

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young adults
childhood cancer
papillary thyroid
mental health
depressive symptoms
healthcare
social support
physical activity
climate change
replacement therapy