A bibliography is contained in the eortc qlq c30 scoring manual fayers et al. To be used in conjunction with the eortc qlqc30 to assess disease and treatment specific aspects of the quality of life of patients with endometrial cancer. This paper demonstrates an approach to developing clinicallybased interpretations for qol outcomes, using the qlqc30 as an example. A contribution is made to the psychometric validation of the module by sharing data. The average time to complete the eortc qlqbr23 was 15 min. The hypothesised scale structure of the qlq tc26 was supported by confirmatory factor analysis and satisfactory internal consistency. Clinical and psychometric validation of a questionnaire module, the eortc qlqsto 22, to assess quality of life in patients with gastric cancer. Scores are calculated according to the official scoring algorithms in the eortc qlq c30 scoring manual fayers et al, 2001. European organisation for the research and treatment of cancer. In a study of 95 cancer patients and the employment of the eortc qlqc30, the patients self assessment and an observers rating of the patients openended responses were measured. Quality of life of patients with oesophageal cancer in.
Eortc quality of life website eortc quality of life. May 29, 2017 clinical and psychometric validation of a questionnaire module, the eortc qlq sto 22, to assess quality of life in patients with gastric cancer. The principle for scoring the eortc qlqc30 and eortc qlqbr23 scales is the same in all cases which starts with estimating the average of the items that contribute to the scale raw score and. The study group on quality of life of the eortc and the symptom control and quality of life committees of the nci of canada clinical trials group. This function returns a total of 16 different scores from the eortc qlq c30 aaronson et al.
Among qlq br23 scales systemic therapy side effects, future perspective and upset by hair loss subscales had high impact on global health status respectively p0. By completing the download process, the eortc quality of life group grants permission to user to employ eortc qlq c30 and associated measures in the academic quality of life studyresearch mentioned during the process. By multivariate analysis, the variables of gender, annual family income, tumor site, ajcc stage, treatment methods, and rt technique were prognosticators for qlqc30 results. A quantitative and crossdescriptive sectional study. It develops, conducts, coordinates and stimulates highquality translational and clinical trial research to improve the survival and quality of life of cancer patients. Healthrelated quality of life in 640 head and neck cancer. Eortc qlqc30 fragebogen fur krebspatienten heartbeat. Aug 27, 20 the european organization for research and treatment of cancer quality of life brain cancer module has been translated into korean, but to date, its reliability and validity have been evaluated in a pilot study alone. Update of the eortc qlqlc quality of life questionnaire. Version 3 of the eortc qlqc30 has been translated into traditional chinese mandarin spoken in taiwan and validated in taiwan 1215. To evaluate the concurrent validity of the korean version of the qlqcipn20, we used the korean version of the qlqc30 version 3. Mapping eortc qlqc30 onto eq5d for the assessment of. Validation of the turkish versions of eortc qlqc30 and.
The korean version of the eortc qlqc30, 14 and its prostate module qlqpr25 15,16 were used to measure hrqol. Eortc qlq c30,14 was designed as a multidimensional assessment of qol. European organisation for research and treatment of cancer. Validity of the greek eortc qlqc30 and qlqbr23 for measuring healthrelated quality of life in breast cancer patients. Treatment of cancer quality of life questionnaire cancer30 eortc qlqc30.
Eortc qlqc30 version 3 we are interested in some things about you and your health. The qlqcr29 is meant for use among colorectal cancer patients varying in. Of 100 patients, 92 selfadministered the questionnaires while 8 were interviewed by a trained professional. These patients generally have a better prognosis and are able to complete the eortc qlqc30 as demonstrated in numerous clinical trials 26, 27. The questionnaires were given to 50 nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients under active treatment and 50 under followup at our institution from november 2000 to june 2001. Results for eortc qlq c 30 1 10 of 169 sorted by relevance date click export csv or ris to download the entire page or use the checkboxes to select a subset of records to download export csv export ris 10 per page 50 per page 100 per page 250 per page.
Minimal clinically important differences in the eortc qlq. The turkish version of eortc qlq c30 and qlq br23 modules are reliable and valid tools to assess quality of life of turkish breast cancer patients. A questionnaire is an instrument designed to assess some of the different aspects that define the qol of a specific group of cancer patients. There have been four versions of the questionnaire. The turkish version of eortc qlqc30 and qlqbr23 modules are reliable and valid tools to assess quality of life of turkish breast cancer patients. The eortc scoring system was also used to assess the qlq blm30 module. The results from 14 published qlq c30 studies which group patients by performance status, weight loss, toxicity, extent or severity of disease are. To evaluate the concurrent validity of the korean version of the qlq cipn20, we used the korean version of the qlq c30 version 3. The aim of this study was to adapt the european organization for research and treatment of cancer quality of life questionnairec30 eortc qlqc30 questionnaire into moroccan arabic and to determine its psychometric properties. Jan 21, 2014 the objective of this study was to translate and adapt the original version of the european organization for research and treatment of cancer eortc breast cancerspecific quality of life questionnaire eortc qlq br23 from the english to the moroccan arabic language, to refine its terminology and to adapt it to the moroccan culture. Understanding the effects of cancer on the quality of life of affected patients is critical to clinical research as well as to optimal management and care. The korean version of the eortc qlq c30, 14 and its prostate module qlq pr25 15,16 were used to measure hrqol. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the u. In order to be able to use the qlq c30 and modules you need to obtain the permission via our download process below.
A general linear model multivariate analysis of variance was used to analyze the prognosticators of hrqol. Dec 17, 2012 the eortc qlq c30 is an integrated system that assesses the hrqol of cancer patients. We used two data sets to formulate the mapping algorithm for the eortc qlqc30 and the eq5d. Update of the eortc qlqlc quality of life questionnaire the safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. The european organization for research and treatment of cancer breast cancerspecific qualityoflife questionnaire module. The european organization for research and treatment of cancer qlqc30. The european organisation for research and treatment of cancer eortc is a unique paneuropean nonprofit clinical cancer research organisation established in 1962 operating as an international association under belgium law. The european organisation for research and treatment of cancer quality of life questionnaire core 30 eortc qlq c30 is the instrument most frequently used to measure quality of life in cancer patients, whereas the eq5d is widely used to measure and evaluate general health status. The eortc qlqc15pal is an abbreviated 15item version of the eortc qlqc30 version 3. Validity, reliability and understanding of the eortcc30 and.
Jan 10, 2020 both international and multidisciplinary, eortcs network comprises over 4600 collaborators involved in cancer treatment and research in more than 800 hospitals across 35 countries. Validity, reliability and clinical relevance of eortc qlqc30. The european organization for research and treatment of cancer quality of life core questionnaire is, overall, a valid instrument to assess the healthrelated quality of life in. This study has shortened the eortc qlqc30 specifically for use in palliative care to a 15item version entitled the eortc qlqc15pal. Eortc quality of life questionnaire breast cancer module. It develops, conducts, coordinates and stimulates highquality translational and clinical trial research to improve the. Data on central tendency and variability of eortc qlqbr23 scale are presented in table 2. Although the eortc qlq c30 has been mapped to eq5d utilities, those studies were limited to patients with a. The patients in these two studies were independent of each other, but were recruited at the same cancer center. Translation and validation of the eortc qlqpan26 quality. Dans cette perspective, des analyses transversales aux visites dinteret et longitudinales sont necessaires.
It consists of 30 items, 24 of which aggregate into nine multi item scales representing various aspects of qol i. Through translational and clinical research, eortc offers an integrated approach to therapeutic strategies, drug evaluation programs, survivorship issues, and. To validate eortc qlq c30 and eortc qlq br23 questionnaires and to measure the healthrelated quality of life hrqol of women with breast cancer in singapore during their first 4 years of postdiagnosis and treatments. The interpretation of scores from the eortc quality of life. The eortc qlq c30 questionnaire and the supplementary module qlq pan26 have been successfully and legally translated into lithuanian. Validity, reliability and clinical relevance of eortc qlq. Among qlqbr23 scales systemic therapy side effects, future perspective and upset by hair loss subscales had high impact on global health status respectively p0. C chinese cantonese hong kong chinese mandarin china chinese mandarin singapore. The agreement between patients and observers ratings was high median kappa 0. Look up words and phrases in comprehensive, reliable bilingual dictionaries and search through billions of online translations. The european organization for research and treatment of. An international prospective study establishing minimal clinically important differences in the eortc qlqbm22 and qlqc30 in cancer patients with bone metastases.
There is a continuing programme of development for the eortc qlqc30. The eortc qlqc30 questionnaire and the supplementary module qlqpan26 have been successfully and legally translated into lithuanian. Validation of the korean version of the eortc qlqc30. Translate texts with the worlds best machine translation technology, developed by the creators of linguee.
The questionnaires were analyzed for the qlq c30 questions according to the instructions in the eortc scoring manuals. Reliability and validity of the korean version of the. C cebuano chinese cantonese hong kong chinese cantonese hong kong chinese mandarin china. Listed questions and answers intended for use by all levels of people interested in finding out more about quality of life and. These include five functional scales, three symptom scales, a global health status, and six single items. The eortc scoring system was also used to assess the qlqblm30 module. Osoba d, et al psychometric properties and responsiveness of the eortc quality of life questionnaire qlqc30 in patients with breast, ovarian. The eortc c30 questionnaire consists of 30 questions and assesses symptoms that occurred in the previous two weeks 4. To validate eortc qlqc30 and eortc qlqbr23 questionnaires and to measure the healthrelated quality of life hrqol of women with breast cancer in singapore during their first 4 years of postdiagnosis and treatments. Eortc qlqc30,14 was designed as a multidimensional assessment of qol. Although the eortc qlqc30 has been mapped to eq5d utilities, those studies were limited to. English qlq c30 lc copyright 1994 eortc quality of life group. The qlqc30 is composed of both multiitem scales and singleitem measures.
All rights reserved eortc qlq lc patients sometimes report that they have the following symptoms. We can say that the portuguese version of the qlqc30 has good metric properties, and measures the same constructs, the same way, as the versions from other languages and cultures, and it is appropriate to be applied to people with cancer disease. The final scores of quality of life parameters eortc qlq c30 and oes18 were summarized as median and range. Score the eortc qlqc30 quality of life questionnaire. A retest was conducted 2 weeks after the first interviewform completion for the followup group. It has been translated and validated into over 100 languages and is used in each year in more than 5,000 studies worldwide. The module is used in conjunction with the eortc qlqc30. This paper demonstrates an approach to developing clinicallybased interpretations for qol outcomes, using the qlq c30 as an example. The lithuanian version of the questionnaire is correct, reliable, easily understandable and readily available for use to appropriate patients. Both international and multidisciplinary, eortcs network comprises over 4600 collaborators involved in cancer treatment and research in more than 800 hospitals across 35 countries. Eortc qlqoes 18 module strategy for assessment of quality of.
European organisation for research and treatment of cancer quality of life questionnaire c30. The eortc qlq oes18 was designed as a supplement to the eortc qlq c30 for use in oesophageal cancer clinical trials and related studies and originated from the longer 24 question eortc qlq oes24 16. European organization for research and treatment of cancer. Analyse statistique du questionnaire eortcqlqc30 a laide. The european organisation for research and treatment of cancer quality of life questionnaire core 30 eortc qlqc30 is the instrument most frequently used to measure quality of life in cancer patients, whereas the eq5d is widely used to measure and evaluate general health status. Eortc qlqc30 scoring manual the university of aberdeen. The european organization for research and treatment of cancer quality of life brain cancer module has been translated into korean, but to date, its reliability and validity have been evaluated in a pilot study alone. Validation of the turkish versions of eortc qlqc30 and br23. All of 170 subjects were recruited in a singapore tertiary cancer center. Version 3 of the eortc qlq c30 has been translated into traditional chinese mandarin spoken in taiwan and validated in taiwan 1215. Validation of the korean version of the european organization. The questionnaires were analyzed for the qlqc30 questions according to the instructions in the eortc scoring manuals. Osoba d, et al psychometric properties and responsiveness of the eortc quality of life questionnaire qlq c30 in patients with breast, ovarian.
The principle for scoring the eortc qlq c30 and eortc qlq br23 scales is the same in all cases which starts with estimating the average of the items that contribute to the scale raw score and. Validation of eortc qlqc30 and qlqbr23 questionnaires in. Quality of life of patients with oesophageal cancer in taiwan. Please answer all of the questions yourself by circling the number that best applies to you. As for the eortc qlqc30, qlq refers to quality of life questionnaire, c means core, indicating that this too is a core questionnaire, which can and should be supplemented with other items, modules, or questionnaires as needed. The final scores of quality of life parameters eortc qlqc30 and oes18 were summarized as median and range. The derivation set comprised 893 patients with different types of cancer, whereas the external validation set comprised 123 patients with colon cancer. Use of the eortc qlq c30 and associated measures in the mentioned investigation is subject to the following conditions. Eortc qlqbr23 eortc quality of life questionnaire breast. The interpretation of scores from the eortc quality of. It includes five functional scales physical, role, emotional, cognitive, and social, three symptom scales fatigue, nausea or vomiting, and pain, global health status, and six single items dyspnea, insomnia, appetite loss, constipation, diarrhea, and.
Quality of life in patients of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. The aim of this study was to adapt the european organization for research and treatment of cancer quality of life questionnaire c30 eortc qlq c30 questionnaire into moroccan arabic and to determine its psychometric properties. While quality of life qol assessment is becoming more common, interpreting the results remains problematic. We are interested in some things about you and your health. Kuenstner s, langelotz c, budach v, possinger k, krause b, sezer o. Download scientific diagram abbreviations eortc qlqc30. Apr 10, 2014 understanding the effects of cancer on the quality of life of affected patients is critical to clinical research as well as to optimal management and care. We can say that the portuguese version of the qlq c30 has good metric properties, and measures the same constructs, the same way, as the versions from other languages and cultures, and it is appropriate to be applied to people with cancer disease. Questionnaire developed to assess the quality of life of cancer patients. The pilot testing has revealed a good internal consistency of the. There is a continuing programme of development for the eortc qlq c30. To be used in conjunction with the eortc qlq c30 to assess disease and treatment specific aspects of the quality of life of patients with endometrial cancer. The information that you provide will remain strictly confidential. A bibliography is contained in the eortc qlqc30 scoring manual fayers et al.
Qlq c15pal paliative care questionnaire request form. Validity, reliability and understanding of the eortcc30. To be used in conjunction with the eortc qlqc30 for assessing the quality of life of breast cancer patients participating in international clinical trials. European organisation for research and treatment of cancer eortc assessment of quality of life of myeloma patients. Sc 026116 myeloma uk 22 logie mill beaverbank business park edinburgh eh7 4hg. The european organization for research and treatment of cancer qlq c30. The results from 14 published qlqc30 studies which group patients by performance status, weight loss, toxicity, extent or severity of disease are. Eortc quality of life questionnaire breast cancer module eortc qlqbr23 eortc quality of life group.