Calidad de vida, mediante el euroqol-5d-3l, y factores predisponentes en pacientes oncológicos de SOLCA- Cuenca. 2023- 2024

Abstract

Background: Cancer impacts patients' quality of life at the psychological and somatic levels. Objective: To evaluate the quality of life of SOLCA Cuenca cancer patients (2023-2024) using the EuroQol-5D scale and to analyze sociodemographic factors influencing their perception. Specific Objectives: - To characterize the population according to sociodemographic variables. - To determine the frequency of alterations in the quality of life. - To relate sociodemographic conditions to quality of life. Methodology: It was an observational and analytical cross-sectional study, applying EuroQol-5D-3L SOLCA Cuenca to oncology patients. Somatic and psychological aspects were evaluated. Results: Bedridden patients: 9.4% males, 5.7% aged 28-60 years, 5.5% married, 5.4% employed. Unable to self-care/dress: 7.9% males, 14.3% aged 18-27 years, 5.6% single, 5.4% employed. Inability to perform daily activities: 11% males, 78.6% aged 18-27 years, 11.5% married, 12.6% unemployed. Severe pain/discomfort: 18.4% females, 21.4% aged 18-27 years, 25.9% single, 21.8% unemployed. Severe distress/depression: 14.2% males, 14.8% aged 28-60 years, 13% single, 13.4% unemployed. Conclusions: The population is predominantly female, aged 28-60 years, married, and unemployed. There is autonomy in mobility, self-care/dressing, and daily activities. Pain/discomfort and distress/depression are the most affected elements. Groups most affected in mobility: males, married, employed, and patients aged 28-60 years; self-care/dressing: males, single, employed, and patients aged 18-27 years; daily activities: males, patients aged 18-27 years, married, and unemployed; pain/discomfort: females, single, unemployed, and patients aged 18-27 years; distress/depression: males, patients aged 28-60 years, single, and unemployed.