Quality of Life and Cost Effectiveness of Prostate Cancer Treatment
Abstract
Study objective 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 cost effectiveness and HRQoL for men with prostate cancer from two health care systems: Veterans Affairs (VA) and non-VA (UPHS). Specific aims: Controlling for stage at diagnosis and co-morbidity, (1) analyze progression of cancer, HRQoL, incremental cost and satisfaction with care of prostate cancer patients across two ethnic groups, (2) analyze short and long term cost-effectiveness of prostate cancer treatment across ethnic groups; and (3) analyze resource utilization patterns, treatment modalities and quality of life of men with prostate cancer between non-VA and VA hospitals. For this prospective cohort study, we have completed the required recruitment and have established a successful recruitment and retention program. In total, we have recruited 310 patients (<65 ) from the Urology and Radiation Oncology clinics, University of Pennsylvania Health System and VA medical center with a retention rate of more than 85% for our follow-up surveys. Using the study results, we have published four articles. Also, in this grant period we have presented six peer-reviewed abstracts in national and international conferences. We have obtained one year no-cost extension to complete the analysis and modeling.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2007
- Accession Number
- ADA473259
Entities
People
- Ravishankar Jayadevappa
Organizations
- University of Pennsylvania