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PedsQL
(Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory)
Focus:
The PedsQL Cancer Module evaluates health-related quality of life in pediatric cancer patients, focusing on disease- and treatment-specific issues.
Relevant Survey:
- Body Part: General (oncology, system-wide impact)
- Area Of Focus: Cancer-Related Symptoms, Treatment Side Effects, Pediatric Quality of Life
This validated PROM supplements the Generic Core Scales, offering insights into the physical, emotional, and treatment-specific challenges faced by children with cancer.
Description:
The PedsQL Cancer Module is a disease-specific extension of the Generic Core Scales. It addresses domains unique to pediatric oncology, including pain, nausea, anxiety, treatment side effects, and communication with medical staff. Available in both child self-report and parent-proxy versions, it is a gold standard tool in pediatric cancer research and survivorship programs.
Use Cases:
- Measuring HRQoL in pediatric patients undergoing cancer treatment.
- Evaluating long-term survivorship outcomes.
- Tracking side effects and treatment burden in oncology care.
- Clinical trials assessing pediatric oncology interventions.
- Supporting psychosocial care for children and families.
Number Of Questions:
27 (varies slightly by age group)
Click here to view the questionnaire.
Questionnaire Survey Consists of:
27 items grouped into 8 domains:
- Pain and Hurt
- Nausea
- Procedural Anxiety
- Treatment Anxiety
- Worry
- Cognitive Problems
