Factors associated with health-related quality of life in papillary thyroid microcarcinoma patients undergoing radiofrequency ablation: a cross-sectional prevalence study.
Yu LanZhuang JinYan ZhangQing SongJing XiaoLin YanYaqiong ZhuMingbo ZhangYukun LuoPublished in: International journal of hyperthermia : the official journal of European Society for Hyperthermic Oncology, North American Hyperthermia Group (2021)
The factors related to significantly worse HRQoL scores across PCS and MCS for PTMC survivors include the female gender, the symptoms of neuromuscular and the throat/mouth, the psychological disorder, inability to concentrate, and the fear of their own physical health. Identification, management, and prevention of these factors are critical to improving the HRQoL of patients.
Keyphrases
- papillary thyroid
- lymph node metastasis
- radiofrequency ablation
- patients undergoing
- mental health
- end stage renal disease
- ejection fraction
- public health
- newly diagnosed
- chronic kidney disease
- healthcare
- young adults
- risk factors
- prognostic factors
- physical activity
- sleep quality
- health information
- health promotion
- patient reported