The association between quality of life and survival in patients with colorectal cancer: a systematic review.

Abstract

Objectives The objective of this systematic review is to identify the best available evidence related to quality of life and survival rate in patients with colorectal cancer. Questions What is the association between self-perceived quality of life and survival rate in patients with colorectal cancer? Criteria for considering studies for this review Types of participants This review will consider studies that include these participants: • Patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer • Adult age 18 years or older • Both gender • ≥1 year after diagnosis • Of any setting such as hospital, cancer centre and home settings Types of interventions/Phenomena of Interest The review will consider studies that examine, evaluate or describe quality of life and survival rate in colorectal cancer patients and intervention studies related to quality of life and survival in colorectal cancer patients. Types of outcome measures This review will consider studies that include outcome measures relate to survival and domains of quality of life such as psychological, physical, social or cultural, sexual functioning, spiritual well-being or vocational performance in patients with colorectal cancer using validated quality of life assessment instrument.