Quality of Life and Cost Effectiveness of Prostate Cancer Treatment
Abstract
The objective of this study is to assess the effects of differential treatments for prostate cancer on quality of life and cost of care for two ethnic groups. It will also include comparison of efficiency and HRQoL for men with prostate cancer offered in two health care systems: Veterans Affairs (VA-public) and non-VA (UPHS-private). Specific aims: controlling for stage at diagnosis and co-morbidity, (1) analyze and compare progression of cancer, HRQoL, incremental cost and satisfaction with care of prostate cancer patients across two ethnic groups, (2) analyze and compare short and long term cost-effectiveness of prostate cancer treatment across ethnic groups; and (3) analyze and compare resource utilization patterns, treatment modalities and quality of life of men with and without prostate cancer between non-VA and VA hospitals. During the first year of this prospective cohort study, we have established successful recruitment and retention program. After finalizing the research protocol, we have recruited 330 younger (< 65 Years) patients from the Urology and Radiation Oncology clinics, University of Pennsylvania Health System and VA medical center with a retention rate of more than 84% for our follow-up surveys. Based on the preliminary results, we have published three manuscripts and one is under review.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA452503
Entities
People
- Ravishankar Jayadevappa
Organizations
- University of Pennsylvania