Prostate cancer patients’ perspectives on quality-of-care: their care experiences, health-related quality-of-life and psychological well-being M Hennessy, E O’ Leary, H Comber, FJ Drummond, L Sharp National Cancer Registry, Building 6800, Cork Airport Business Park, Kinsale Road, Cork, Ireland. Email:
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Background
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Cancer patients’ experiences of care are increasingly recognised as an important measure of quality-of-care. The extent to which these experiences impact on patient-reported outcomes, such as health-related quality-of-life (HRQoL), is not well understood.
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Objectives To assess the care experiences of men recently diagnosed with invasive prostate cancer (ICD10 C61) in Ireland and investigate associations between experiences and (1) HRQoL and (2) psychological well-being (depression, anxiety and distress).
Methods Sample selection • 3,850 men diagnosed with invasive prostate cancer 5-20 months from study commencement (30/09/2012) identified through the National Cancer Registry, Ireland. • 514 excluded during preliminary checks (e.g. deceased, treated at hospital not covered by ethical approval).
Screening by clinicians • 3,336 eligible for ‘screening’ by their treating clinician, to confirm they were aware they had cancer, were still alive, and there was no other reason why it would be inappropriate to contact them (e.g. cognitive difficulties). • 2,425 screened (73%): 245 ineligible and excluded.
Characteristics of respondents & overall care experience ratings Response
Characteristics
Age at survey completion