Quality of Life Among Thai Patients With Advanced Cancer: Findings From the APPROACH Study

Despite relatively high QoL ratings, the pervasiveness of self-blame and its association with reduced QoL, the large proportion at risk for clinical depression, and the strong interest in mental health services suggest that many Thai patients with late-stage cancer may not be receiving sufficient mental health support at the end of life. Efforts to integrate mental health care into oncology services and comprehensive palliative care should be considered.