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- Title
Comparative pilot study of symptoms and quality of life in cancer patients and patients with end stage renal disease.
- Authors
Saini T; Murtagh FE; Dupont PJ; McKinnon PM; Hatfield P; Saunders Y
- Abstract
BACKGROUND: Patients with advanced renal failure are increasingly opting for conservative treatment, yet little is known of their palliative care needs. METHODS: We performed a cross-sectional study, examining symptom burden and quality of life in patients with advanced renal failure (estimated GFR < 17 mL/min; n = 11). A contemporary cohort with terminal malignancy acted as comparators (n = 11). Symptom burden was scored using an extended Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale Short Form questionnaire. Quality of life was assessed using the Euroqol-5Q questionnaire. Demographic and pathological data, performance status and co-morbidity were also recorded. RESULTS: Baseline characteristics were similar for the two groups. Symptom burden (renal 17; cancer 15; P =NS) and quality of life scores (renal 60; cancer 60; P =NS) were remarkably similar. Both groups reported high levels of psychological distress. CONCLUSIONS: Patients with advanced renal failure experience a symptom burden and impairment of quality of life similar to that of patients with terminal malignancy.
- Publication
Palliative Medicine, 2006, Vol 20, Issue 5, p631
- ISSN
0269-2163
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1177/0269216306070236