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Quality of life in patients with lung cancer: a review of literature from 1970 to 1995.
Author: GillisC R, McEwenJ, MontazeriA
Original Abstract of the Article :
A review of the literature was carried out covering the last 25 years (1970 to 1995) by searching through the MEDLINE and manually. The review consists of two companion parts. The first includes studies of quality of life in lung cancer patients in general, while the second part is restricted to def...See full text at original site
Dr.Camel's Paper Summary Blogラクダ博士について
ラクダ博士は、Health Journal が論文の内容を分かりやすく解説するために作成した架空のキャラクターです。
難解な医学論文を、専門知識のない方にも理解しやすいように、噛み砕いて説明することを目指しています。
* ラクダ博士による解説は、あくまで論文の要点をまとめたものであり、原論文の完全な代替となるものではありません。詳細な内容については、必ず原論文をご参照ください。
* ラクダ博士は架空のキャラクターであり、実際の医学研究者や医療従事者とは一切関係がありません。
* 解説の内容は Health Journal が独自に解釈・作成したものであり、原論文の著者または出版社の見解を反映するものではありません。
引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1378/chest.113.2.467
データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）
Quality of Life in Lung Cancer: A Review of the Literature
Lung cancer, a formidable foe, can significantly impact a patient's quality of life, like a sandstorm in the desert that disrupts the flow of everyday existence. This review of literature examines the diverse approaches to measuring and improving quality of life in lung cancer patients, seeking to understand the multifaceted challenges and opportunities in this complex area of healthcare.
Navigating the Desert of Lung Cancer
The review highlights the importance of regularly assessing quality of life in lung cancer patients, recognizing that survival alone is not the sole measure of success. It's like understanding that navigating the desert of lung cancer requires not only sustenance but also a sense of well-being. The review explores various instruments used to measure quality of life, emphasizing the need for reliable and valid tools to accurately gauge patient experiences. It's like finding the right tools to map the terrain of quality of life, ensuring that we understand the full impact of the disease and its treatment.
Finding Oasis in the Desert
This review, like a compass guiding us through the desert of lung cancer, highlights the importance of considering not only survival but also quality of life. It emphasizes the need for multifaceted interventions that address physical, psychological, and social needs, seeking to create a more supportive and compassionate environment for patients. It's like finding a way to create a series of oases in the desert, providing relief and support along the challenging journey.
Dr. Camel's Conclusion
This review, like a trek through the desert of lung cancer research, underscores the importance of understanding and improving quality of life for patients. It's a reminder that the journey of healing encompasses more than just survival, and we must strive to create a more supportive and compassionate environment for those facing this challenging disease.
Date :
- Date Completed 1998-03-10
- Date Revised 2019-12-11
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