Quality of Life (QoL) measures continue to be poorly studied and there is a lack of information on stigma in oncology patients. Furthermore, it has been demonstrated that stigmatisation in oncology patients has been linked with treatment non-compliance, isolation, social rejection, avoidance of healthcare providers and poor QoL. The fundamental goal of treating oncology patients is to reduce symptoms, maintain or improve daily function in order to reduce hospital stays and to enhance patients and their families or carers overall QoL
This project will involve signing a consent form, reading the information leaflet and completing a questionnaire. The questionnaire includes the following; Date of birth, gender, current diagnosis, treatment. Physical well-being e.g. fatigue, pain, sleep. Psychological wellbeing e.g. happiness, concentration/memory, self-esteem, fear. Social concerns e.g. family life, relationships, social activities, support and Spiritual wellbeing e.g. religious activities, hope, uncertainty.
This study that will help shine light on QoL and the effects of stigma on cancer patients, which is important for the future care of patients. Patients attending outpatients clinic in the Orchid Centre at CUH between Jan 2020 and 2021 will be asked to participate. This data will be available only to the Chief Investigator and the medical student. Data will be securely stored by the Chief Investigator and discarded after 10 years. Data will be processed in accordance with Government Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
