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Suffering in long-term cancer survivors: An evaluation of the PRISM-R2 in a population-based cohort

Authors: Vicky Lehmann, Simone Oerlemans, Lonneke V. van de Poll-Franse, Ad. J.J.M. Vingerhoets, Floortje Mols

Published in: Quality of Life Research | Issue 10/2011

Abstract

Purpose

The Pictorial Representation of Illness and Self Measure-Revised 2 (PRISM-R2) has been developed as generic measure to assess suffering. The aim of this study was to evaluate the ability of this instrument to identify long-term cancer survivors with high levels of suffering who may need additional support.

Methods

1299 cancer survivors completed the PRISM-R2, the Short Form Health Survey (SF-36), and the Quality of Life-Cancer Survivors questionnaire (QoL-CS). The PRISM-R2 distinguishes between the Self-Illness Separation (SIS) and Illness Perception Measure (IPM), both measuring aspects of suffering.

Results

112 (9%) cancer survivors reported high suffering according to IPM. This group had a higher cancer stage at diagnosis, more cancer recurrences, more comorbidities, and were lower educated compared to people reporting less suffering. The PRISM-R2 could explain substantial amounts of variance (10–14%) in the psychological aspects of the SF-36 and QoL-CS. The IPM also discriminated statistically and clinically significant between high- and low-health status.

Conclusion

The PRISM-R2 proved to be able to discriminate between individuals with good and deteriorated levels of QoL. Further evaluation of its validity and screening potential is recommended.

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Title: Suffering in long-term cancer survivors: An evaluation of the PRISM-R2 in a population-based cohort
Authors: Vicky Lehmann
Simone Oerlemans
Lonneke V. van de Poll-Franse
Ad. J.J.M. Vingerhoets
Floortje Mols
Publication date: 01-12-2011
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Published in: Quality of Life Research / Issue 10/2011
Print ISSN: 0962-9343
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2649
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-011-9911-x

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Suffering in long-term cancer survivors: An evaluation of the PRISM-R2 in a population-based cohort

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Methods

Results

Conclusion

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