title: Ask the patient: a semi-structured interview study of quality of life in advanced cancer.
abstract: The purpose of this exploratory study was to identify important aspects of quality of life for patients with advanced cancer Thirty patients with advanced cancer were interviewed in this qualitative study using a 23-question, face-to-face format. Questions were asked about affective, global, social, and power domains. Tape-recorded interviews were analyzed using computer data analysis software. Results indicated that patients expressed more positive feelings about their quality of life than expected. Gender differences were noted in responses in the affective, social, and power domains. Family was identified as an important component of quality of life.
authors.affiliation: Department of Adult Counseling, Health, and Vocational Education, Kent State University, Ohio, USA.
authors.forename: C R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Spiroch
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Walsh
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Mazanec
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Nelson
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008499:Medical Records; D017146:Models, Organizational; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011788:Quality of Life; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires