• Pain Pract · Jun 2021

    Qualitative evaluation of the influence of Acute Oxaliplatin-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy on Quality of Life and Activities of Daily Life.

    • Frank G A M van Haren, SteegersMonique A HMAH0000-0003-0812-5089Department of Anesthesiology, Pain- and Palliative Medicine, Radboudumc, Nijmegen, The Netherlands., Marloes Thijssen, Selina E I van der Wal, VissersKris C PKCPDepartment of Anesthesiology, Pain- and Palliative Medicine, Radboudumc, Nijmegen, The Netherlands., and Yvonne Engels.
    • Department of Anesthesiology, Pain- and Palliative Medicine, Radboudumc, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
    • Pain Pract. 2021 Jun 1; 21 (5): 513-522.

    Introduction/AimsOxaliplatin often causes acute or chronic peripheral neuropathy in patients with an intestinal or pancreatic tumor, but in-depth insights in its influence on quality of life (QoL) are lacking. We explored the influence of acute oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy (OIPN) on daily QoL in these patients.MethodsWe performed semistructured interviews with a purposive sample of patients receiving oxaliplatin and possibly experiencing acute OIPN. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and coded by two researchers. Data were analyzed by using the constant comparative method for content analysis with ATLAS.ti software.ResultsAfter nine patients, saturation took place. In total, 11 patients were interviewed. Four themes were extracted from the data: (1) adverse effects, (2) physical (un)well-being, (3) emotional aspects, and (4) treatment aspects. All participants were suffering from acute OIPN to a certain extent, leading to restrictions in daily activities such as household chores, but also to a decrease in mobility and independency. Other adverse effects such as general malaise and gastrointestinal side effects also influenced the participants' well-being, as did the diagnosis and prognosis of their disease.ConclusionAcute OIPN, together with other side effects of chemotherapeutic treatment and the difficulties that come with the diagnosis of cancer and its prognosis, largely influences patients' daily QoL. Managing expectations (by patient education) seems important.© 2020 The Authors. Pain Practice published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of World Institute of Pain.

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