作者: Hanna Vasarainen , Hanna Malmi , Liisa Määttänen , Mirja Ruutu , Teuvo Tammela
DOI: 10.3109/0284186X.2013.802837
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摘要: AbstractBackground. As prostate cancer (PC) mortality reduction results are not unequivocal, a special emphasis has to be put on other aspects of the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening, including effects quality life. In present study we describe short-term various phases PC screening health-related life (HRQL). Material and methods. The participants were randomized into arm within Finnish component European Randomized Study Screening for Prostate Cancer (ERSPC). RAND 36-Item Health Survey HRQL questionnaires sociodemographic behavioral factors delivered at first round: 1) 500 invitation; 2) after screening; 3) obtaining PSA result; 4) 300 undergoing digital rectal examination (DRE) (but prior being informed its result); 5) approximately biopsy. At each stage, new samp...