C00-C97
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Long-term cancer survivors are interviewed (paper-based or electronic questionnaire) once about their biopsychosocial stress and care needs. The cancer diagnosis was around 5 - 20 years ago.
Sponsors
Universitätsklinikum Leipzig, Abteilung für Medizinische Psychologie und Medizinische Soziologie
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 120 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Age at study participation: 65-85 years - Primary diagnosis of a solid tumour or haematological cancer - Diagnosis period up to 20 years before study participation
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Severe physical, mental or cognitive impairments that preclude participation and informed consent - Lack of written consent to participate in the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. prevalence of physical symptoms and reduced functions (pain, fatigue, insomnia, cognitive functions) 2. prevalence of psychological stress (depression, anxiety, distress, loneliness / lack of social support, reduced quality of life, everyday stress) 3. prevalence of the need for specific support and information | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. differences in general physical condition (symptoms and functions) between long-term survivors and the general population 2. differences in quality of life, mental health and daily stress between long-term survivors and the general population | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactAnnika Waldmann
Universtität zu Lübeck, Institut für Sozialmedizin und Epidemiologie
Outcome results
None listed