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Personal history and quality of life in chronic myeloid leukemia patients: a cross-sectional study using narrative medicine and quantitative analysis.
- Source :
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Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer [Support Care Cancer] 2016 Nov; Vol. 24 (11), pp. 4487-93. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Jun 03. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Background: Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) drastically changed the outcome of patients diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Several reports indicated the advantage of continue long-term adherence associated with positive outcome. Therefore, it is important to better understand from the patient's standpoint the experience of living with the disease and the related treatment.<br />Objectives: In this study, quantitative analysis and narrative medicine were combined to get insights on this issue in a population of 257 patients with CML in chronic phase treated with TKIs (43 % men, with a median age of 58 years, 27 % aged 31-50 years), followed for a median time of 5 years. Sixty-one percent of patients enrolled were treated in first line, whereas 37 % were treated in second line.<br />Results: The results showed more positive perceptions and acceptance in males compared to females, without impact of disease on relationships. Level of positive acceptance was more evident in elderly compared to younger patients, with a close connection with median time from diagnosis. Overall, female patients reported negative perceptions and an impact of disease on family daily living. The majority of patients understood the importance of continue adherence to treatment, with 27 % resulting less adherent (60 % for forgetfulness), even if well informed and supported by his/her physician.<br />Discussion and Conclusions: Narrative medicine, in association to quantitative analysis, can help physicians to understand needs of their patients in order to improve communication.
- Subjects :
- Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Cross-Sectional Studies
Evaluation Studies as Topic
Female
Humans
Leukemia, Myelogenous, Chronic, BCR-ABL Positive therapy
Male
Middle Aged
Leukemia, Myelogenous, Chronic, BCR-ABL Positive psychology
Narration
Protein Kinase Inhibitors therapeutic use
Quality of Life psychology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1433-7339
- Volume :
- 24
- Issue :
- 11
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 27260015
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-016-3286-z