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Symptom management and quality of life in glioma patients

Year: 2014

Type: review

Abstract: Symptoms of fatigue, cognitive deficits, depression and changes in personality and behavior are frequently reported in patients with glioma. These symptoms have a large impact on the everyday life of patients and their partners and can contribute to a decrease in quality of life. While guidelines are available for managing most of these symptoms, these guidelines are often not suitable for the brain tumor patient population, as this population has very specific problems and needs. Obtaining more evidence on the effectiveness of existing and new interventions targeting fatigue, cognitive deficits, depression, and changes in personality and behavior in this population is advised. Screening combined with adequate referral to supportive care professionals has the potential to decrease the disease burden of glioma patients and their partners.

Source: CNS Oncology

DOI: 10.2217/cns.13.65

Authors: Florien W Boele, Martin Klein, Jaap C Reijneveld, Irma M Verdonck-de Leeuw, Jan J Heimans

Institutions: Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Language: English

Topic: Cancer survivorship and care

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2123178053

FWCI: 0.799

Cites: 100

Cited by: 108

Related to: 10