作者: Edward Chow , Amanda Hird , Galina Velikova , Colin Johnson , Linda Dewolf
DOI: 10.1016/J.EJCA.2008.11.013
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摘要: Aim The aim of this study was to develop a bone metastases module supplement the European Organisation for Research and Treatment Cancer Core Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30) or EORTC QLQ-C15-PAL patients with metastases. Methods Phases 1–2 development were conducted in Canada, Australia Germany according QOL group guidelines. Phase 3 nine countries seven languages. Results Sixty-one health-related quality life (HRQOL) issues generated from health care professionals (n = 152) 413). This resulted 22-item provisional module. Further testing 170 QLQ-BM22 module, containing 22 items, conceptualised into both symptom scales, five painful sites three pain characteristics, also functional eight interference six psychosocial aspects. Conclusion provides comprehensive HRQOL measurement tool future trials, which will continue undergo further validation.