Journal article
Comparison of the EORTC QLQ-LC13 and the FACT-L for assessment of quality of life in patients with lung cancer
Abstract
This review aimed to compare the development, characteristics, validity and reliability of two widely used quality of life (QOL) assessment tools in lung cancer: the EORTC QLQ-LC13 and the FACT-L. The authors found that both questionnaires were developed from input of patients and health care professionals. The QLQ-LC13 is a 13-item instrument that assesses coughing, hemoptysis, dyspnea and pain and the side effects of treatment. Two …
Authors
DiGiovanni J; Popovic M; Chow E; Cella D; Beaumont JL; Nguyen J; Chu D; Adili A; Pulenzas N; Lechner B
Journal
Journal of Pain Management, Vol. 8, No. 2, pp. 103–113
Publication Date
September 1, 2015
ISSN
1939-5914