Predictors of generic and specific quality of life among paediatric cancer patients

in Psychology & Health (2011, September), 26(Sup2), 125

The present study aims to identify clinical predictors of paediatric cancer patients’ quality of life (QOL). Children with cancer, aged from 8 to 12 years old (n=40), completed the Quality of Life ... [more ▼]

The present study aims to identify clinical predictors of paediatric cancer patients’ quality of life (QOL). Children with cancer, aged from 8 to 12 years old (n=40), completed the Quality of Life Systemic Inventory – Module for Cancer - QLSI-C© (Etienne, Dupuis, Spitz, Lemétayer, & Missotten 2011; Fonseca, & Spitz, 2011; Missotten, Fonseca, Dupuis, Lemétayer, Spitz, & Etienne) and a socio-demographic questionnaire. Results show that diagnosis’ type, time after diagnosis and the fact of relapse or not accounts for 21,7% of generic QOL variance and 30,9% of specific QOL variance. Findings support that paediatric cancer patients with a diagnosis of solid tumour, a more recent diagnosis, and those who relapse are in a more vulnerable situation regarding their QOL and therefore need more attention by doctors and caregivers. [less ▲]

WHOQoL Psychological and Employability Skills among Students at the Universities of Luxembourg and Liege (Belgium)

in Psychology & Health (2009, September), 24(supplement 1), 308

Some results of the survey conducted in 2008 among first-year student volunteers (in two universities at Luxembourg and Belgium).