Measuring the Symptom Distress of Cancer Patients: Development of a New Assessment System
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Summary
This trial studies how well a new assessment system (MDASI or other MD Anderson-developed PRO instrument) works in measuring symptoms and the impact on quality of life in cancer patients. Development of a new assessment system may provide more information about the common symptoms that may occur in patients due to cancer and its treatment and how the symptoms impact quality of life.
Description
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: I. To examine how the MD Anderson Inventory (MD Anderson Symptom Inventory \[MDASI\]) or other MD Anderson-developed patient reported outcome (PRO) instrument performs in various sample populations including community dwelling adults and patients who have different cancer types, who have undergone various treatments, and who have different and/or more severe symptoms. II. To evaluate the MDASI or other MD Anderson-developed PRO instrument as an estimate of functional status and quality of life. III. To assess the impact of symptom severity on standard function and health…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * NORMAL SAMPLES: Community dwelling adults 18 years of age or older * PATIENT SAMPLES: Inpatients and outpatients 18 years of age or older, being followed at UT MD Anderson * EXPERT PANEL PROFESSIONAL PARTICIPANTS: Physician or other healthcare provider with at least 5 years of experience caring for patients with the disease and/or treatment of interest, at least one publication in the last 5 years dealing with the disease and/or treatment of interest (physician only), ability to speak and read English, consent to participate * EXPERT PANEL FAMILY CAREGIVERS PARTICIPANTS:…
Interventions
- OtherInterview
Complete interview
- OtherQuality-of-Life Assessment
Complete quality of life assessment
- OtherQuestionnaire Administration
Complete questionnaires
Location
- M D Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, Texas