Need and Use of Healthcare Services in Survivors of Hodgkin Lymphoma

Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology
Charlene RaeRonald D Barr

Abstract

Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is the commonest cancer in adolescents and young adults (AYAs), aged 15-29 years. While the survival rate is high, many survivors experience adverse late effects of therapy. Yet, this age group in general makes limited use of health services. This study sought to determine whether the need for health services by HL survivors was mismatched to their health service utilization, as hypothesized a priori. A population-based cohort of survivors (N = 43) younger than 39 years of age was sent a mailed survey for self-assessment of need, as expressed in health-related quality of life (HRQOL), and utilization of health services by validated instruments; the Health Utilities Index and Health and Social Service Utilization Survey, respectively. Survivors who were AYAs at diagnosis were compared to children and older adults. AYAs had the lowest mean HRQOL score (0.79 on a scale of 0.00-1.00) compared to children (0.86) and older adults (0.94)-clinically meaningful differences. The difference in the single attribute score for cognition reached statistical significance (0.89 vs. 0.99 vs. 1.00, p = 0.02). AYAs also had lower mean overall annual costs for health services (CAN$601) than children (CAN$753) and older adults ...Continue Reading

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