Dynamics in distress and quality of life in patients undergoing radiation therapy: a prospective cohort study
RT was associated with increased distress and a temporary reduction in QoL. Key factors including sleep problems, fatigue, and emotional distress require targeted interventions to improve patient outcomes. Mobile technology use has proven effective in tracking distress and QoL in patients with cancer undergoing RT.
Authors
- Danbee Kang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0244-7714)
- Chang Kyun Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4279-3825)
- Dongryul Oh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5643-5519)
- Jun Yong Park (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6324-2224)
Institutions
- Samsung Medical Center (KR)
- Sungkyunkwan University (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Supportive Care in Cancer
- Published
- 2025-04-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-025-09371-3
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.09
Funders
- Sungkyunkwan University