Quality of life and late‐effects among childhood brain tumor survivors: a mixed method analysis

ConclusionsChildhood BT survivors have heterogeneous attitudes on QOL. The survivors assess social aspects to be more important than functionality for their QOL. Social concerns should actively be brought up to offer support for those with significant social difficulties. Interventions for social difficulties should be more actively developed. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Source: Psycho-Oncology - April 1, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Mirja Erika Gunn, Susanna Mört, Mikko Arola, Mervi Taskinen, Pekka Riikonen, Merja Möttönen, Päivi Maria Lähteenmäki Tags: Paper Source Type: research