Hepatocellular carcinoma and its impact on quality of life: A review of the qualitative literature.
Eleanor M L NormanJennifer WeilJennifer A M PhilipPublished in: European journal of cancer care (2022)
HCC profoundly impacted patients' lives, spanning physical, psychological, social and spiritual QoL domains. While QoL was reduced overall, some features of patient experiences that enhanced QoL were noted. The findings complement data from quantitative studies, helping to build a richer understanding of QoL.
Keyphrases
- mental health
- end stage renal disease
- systematic review
- newly diagnosed
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- healthcare
- physical activity
- peritoneal dialysis
- prognostic factors
- high resolution
- big data
- patient reported outcomes
- depressive symptoms
- deep learning
- artificial intelligence
- palliative care
- mass spectrometry
- case control
- patient reported