Health-related quality of life of Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: longitudinal improvements on social functioning and fatigue

Carla Vlooswijk, Silvie H.M. Janssen, Lonneke V. van de Poll-Franse, Rhodé Bijlsma, Suzanne E.J. Kaal, J. Martijn Kerst, Jacqueline M. Tromp, Monique E.M.M. Bos, Roy I. Lalisang, Janine Nuver, Mathilde C.M. Kouwenhoven, Winette T.A. van der Graaf, Olga Husson*

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Abstract

The health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among long-term Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors (AYACS) and an age- and sex-matched normative population was examined. Although the HRQoL of AYACS was worse compared to the normative population before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, the scores of AYACS improved over time in contrast to the normative population. Presumably, AYACS are used to adjusting their lives to stressful life events. Furthermore, the lockdown may have been beneficial for AYACS who face difficulties fully participating in society due to the impact of cancer. AYACS who encounter HRQoL issues could benefit from support interventions to empower them and build resilience.

Original languageEnglish
Article number93
JournalJournal of Patient-Reported Outcomes
Volume7
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 13 Sept 2023

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
Carla Vlooswijk Msc is supported by the Dutch Cancer Society (#11788 COMPRAYA study). Dr. Olga Husson and Silvie Janssen MSc are supported by the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research VIDI grant (198.007). Data collection of the SURVAYA study was partly supported by the investment Grant (#480-08-009) from the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research. These funding agencies had no further role in study design; in the collection, analysis and interpretation of data; in the writing of the paper; or in the decision to submit the paper for publication.

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© 2023, International Society for Quality of Life Research (ISOQOL).

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