Development and validation of a quality of life questionnaire for people with metastatic uveal melanoma

Project Member(s): Luckett, T., Mulhern, B.

Funding or Partner Organisation: St Vincent's Hospital Sydney Limited (St Vincent's Hospital Limited - General)
St Vincent's Hospital Sydney Limited (St Vincent's Hospital Limited - General)

Start year: 2022

Summary: This project aims to develop a questionnaire assessing quality of life impacts from disease and treatment for people with metastatic uveal melanoma. This project will take a qualitative approach to completing the first 2 of 4 phases stipulated by the EORTC Quality of Life Group for developing HRQL questionnaires, namely: Phase 1 generation of HRQL issues; Phase 2 construction of the questionnaire; Future funds will be sought to complete the final 2 phases.

FOR Codes: Oncology and carcinogenesis, Palliative care

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