[Quality of life assessments in colorectal surgery].
Outcome after surgical treatment has been based predominantly on objective criteria. A more global assessment is necessary which also includes patient-reported health-related quality of life. The literature concerning investigations on quality of life measurements in surgery and follow-up in colorectal cancer is reviewed. Only a few studies are published; the results are conflicting and the methodology questionable. Therefore, it is concluded that there is a strong need for further research in this field.
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Hillerød Hospital, Kirurgisk Klinik. pejes@noh.regionh.dk
D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery; D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology* / Q000601:surgery; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D011594:Psychometrics; D011788:Quality of Life; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires