Clinical experience with QOL issues
Issues . | Discuss with patients at least half the time, % . | At least half of patients ask, % . | See major QOL deficits more than 1 year after HSCT, % . | More research needed, % . |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medication adverse effects | 91 | 71 | 32 | 16 |
| Chronic GVHD symptoms | 86 | 31 | 73 | 62 |
| Fear of relapse | 84 | 84 | 50 | 25 |
| Work- or school-related disruption | 84 | 72 | 51 | 31 |
| Physical stamina and fatigue | 71 | 50 | 43 | 34 |
| Family stress | 71 | 28 | 45 | 36 |
| Cognitive function problems (eg, memory lapses) | 47 | 23 | 24 | 47 |
| Depression/emotional adjustment | 46 | 11 | 48 | 43 |
| Financial strain and worry | 44 | 38 | 36 | 18 |
| Sexual dysfunction | 42 | 10 | 36 | 36 |
| Sleep disruption | 17 | 4 | 15 | 22 |
| Spiritual issues | 10 | 4 | 4 | 20 |
Issues . | Discuss with patients at least half the time, % . | At least half of patients ask, % . | See major QOL deficits more than 1 year after HSCT, % . | More research needed, % . |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medication adverse effects | 91 | 71 | 32 | 16 |
| Chronic GVHD symptoms | 86 | 31 | 73 | 62 |
| Fear of relapse | 84 | 84 | 50 | 25 |
| Work- or school-related disruption | 84 | 72 | 51 | 31 |
| Physical stamina and fatigue | 71 | 50 | 43 | 34 |
| Family stress | 71 | 28 | 45 | 36 |
| Cognitive function problems (eg, memory lapses) | 47 | 23 | 24 | 47 |
| Depression/emotional adjustment | 46 | 11 | 48 | 43 |
| Financial strain and worry | 44 | 38 | 36 | 18 |
| Sexual dysfunction | 42 | 10 | 36 | 36 |
| Sleep disruption | 17 | 4 | 15 | 22 |
| Spiritual issues | 10 | 4 | 4 | 20 |
Data from original sample only (n = 180).