Nathan Perlis1, Murray D Krahn2, Kirstin E Boehme2, Shabbir M H Alibhai2, Munir Jamal2, Antonio Finelli2, Srikala S Sridhar2, Peter Chung2, Rushi Gandhi2, Jennifer Jones2, George Tomlinson2, Karen E Bremner2, Girish Kulkarni2. 1. Division of Urology, Department of Surgery (NP, AF, RG, GK), University of Toronto and University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto Health Economics and Technology Assessment Collaborative (MDK, KEBo, KEBr), University of Toronto and University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Division of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics (MDK, SMHA), University of Toronto and University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Medical Oncology (SSS), University of Toronto and University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Radiation Oncology (PC), University of Toronto and University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; University Health Network and Toronto General Research Institute (GT), Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Division of Urology, Trillium Health Partners (MJ), Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Electronic address: nathan.perlis@uhn.ca. 2. Division of Urology, Department of Surgery (NP, AF, RG, GK), University of Toronto and University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto Health Economics and Technology Assessment Collaborative (MDK, KEBo, KEBr), University of Toronto and University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Division of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics (MDK, SMHA), University of Toronto and University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Medical Oncology (SSS), University of Toronto and University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Radiation Oncology (PC), University of Toronto and University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; University Health Network and Toronto General Research Institute (GT), Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Division of Urology, Trillium Health Partners (MJ), Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
Abstract
PURPOSE: Health related quality of life is important in bladder cancer care and clinical decision making because patients must choose between diverse treatment modalities with unique morbidities. A patient reported outcome measure of overall health related quality of life for bladder cancer regardless of disease severity and treatment could benefit clinical care and research. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Prospective questionnaire development was completed in 3 parts. In study 1 the BUSS (Bladder Utility Symptom Scale) questions were created by experts using a conceptual framework of bladder cancer health related quality of life generated through patient focus groups. In study 2 patients with bladder cancer, including those treated with surgery, radiation and chemotherapy, completed the BUSS and 5 health related quality of life instruments at baseline and 4 weeks to assess validity and test-retest reliability. External validity was then explored in study 3 by administering the BUSS to 578 patients online and at clinics. Construct validity was assessed by whole and subscale Spearman rank correlations, and by comparisons of BUSS scores across known groups. RESULTS: The BUSS had high whole scale correlation with the FACT-Bl (Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Bladder) (rs = 0.82, p <0.0001) and substantial to high subscale correlations with the EQ-5D™-3L (EuroQol 5 Dimensions Questionnaire-3 Levels) (eg emotional well-being rs = 0.69, p <0.0001). BUSS scores were lower in patients with comorbidity and advanced disease. Cognitive debriefing and the 94% completion rate suggested good comprehensibility. There was excellent test-retest reliability (ICC = 0.79). Limitations included an extended time from diagnosis in many patients. CONCLUSIONS: The BUSS is a reliable and valid patient reported outcome instrument for health related quality of life in all patients with bladder cancer regardless of the treatment received or the stage of disease.
PURPOSE: Health related quality of life is important in bladder cancer care and clinical decision making because patients must choose between diverse treatment modalities with unique morbidities. A patient reported outcome measure of overall health related quality of life for bladder cancer regardless of disease severity and treatment could benefit clinical care and research. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Prospective questionnaire development was completed in 3 parts. In study 1 the BUSS (Bladder Utility Symptom Scale) questions were created by experts using a conceptual framework of bladder cancer health related quality of life generated through patient focus groups. In study 2 patients with bladder cancer, including those treated with surgery, radiation and chemotherapy, completed the BUSS and 5 health related quality of life instruments at baseline and 4 weeks to assess validity and test-retest reliability. External validity was then explored in study 3 by administering the BUSS to 578 patients online and at clinics. Construct validity was assessed by whole and subscale Spearman rank correlations, and by comparisons of BUSS scores across known groups. RESULTS: The BUSS had high whole scale correlation with the FACT-Bl (Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Bladder) (rs = 0.82, p <0.0001) and substantial to high subscale correlations with the EQ-5D™-3L (EuroQol 5 Dimensions Questionnaire-3 Levels) (eg emotional well-being rs = 0.69, p <0.0001). BUSS scores were lower in patients with comorbidity and advanced disease. Cognitive debriefing and the 94% completion rate suggested good comprehensibility. There was excellent test-retest reliability (ICC = 0.79). Limitations included an extended time from diagnosis in many patients. CONCLUSIONS: The BUSS is a reliable and valid patient reported outcome instrument for health related quality of life in all patients with bladder cancer regardless of the treatment received or the stage of disease.
Authors: Ranjana Jairam; Jamie Drossaerts; Tom Marcelissen; Gommert van Koeveringe; Desiree Vrijens; Philip van Kerrebroeck Journal: Urol Int Date: 2021-05-31 Impact factor: 1.934
Authors: Jiil Chung; Girish S Kulkarni; Robin Morash; Andrew Matthew; Janet Papadakos; Rodney H Breau; David Guttman; Jackie Bender; Jennifer M Jones Journal: Support Care Cancer Date: 2019-02-14 Impact factor: 3.603