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Date Published: 31/12/2025
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.51298/vmj.v557i2.16745
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Vol. 557 No. 2 (2025)
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Nguyễn, H. T., Hồ, D. T. A., & Phạm, Q. H. (2025). SURVEY OF QUALITY OF LIFE AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS IN CANCER PATIENTS RECEIVING PALLIATIVE CARE AT THE GENERAL SURGERY DEPARTMENT – NGHE AN FRIENDSHIP GENERAL HOSPITAL. Vietnam Medical Journal, 557(2). https://doi.org/10.51298/vmj.v557i2.16745

SURVEY OF QUALITY OF LIFE AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS IN CANCER PATIENTS RECEIVING PALLIATIVE CARE AT THE GENERAL SURGERY DEPARTMENT – NGHE AN FRIENDSHIP GENERAL HOSPITAL

Huy Toàn Nguyễn, Duy Tuấn Anh Hồ, Quốc Hoàng Phạm

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Objective: To evaluate health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among palliative oncology patients and identify associated factors. Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional study of 105 patients (Oct 2024–May 2025). HRQoL assessed by EORTC QLQ‑C30 (v3). Univariate tests and Gamma‑log GLM for independent associations. Results: Mean age 68.0; ~74% male; 80% stage III–IV; PS2 45.7%. Mean scores: symptom 35.3; functioning 51.8; financial 54.3; global health 40.2; summary 46.6. Independent correlates of higher HRQoL: marriage (+20.2%), time since diagnosis <6 months (+9.4%) and 6–12 months (+20.8%), PS ≤2 (+19.8%); ongoing/any anti‑cancer therapy associated with lower HRQoL (−7.8%); Conclusion: HRQoL was poor overall, particularly physical/role domains. Social support, good performance status, and shorter time since diagnosis were favorable. Early palliative integration and family support are recommended.

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EORTC QLQ C30; palliative care; quality of life; advanced cancer.chuyển

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