Correlation of COOP/WONCA charts with the Spanish version of the Nottingham Health Profile for oncology patients and the Beck Inventories: Clinical implications

Esther Soler Climent, Matilde Miguel Manzanera, Vanesa Pavia Miralles, Aitor Serrano Saez

Abstract


Background: The rising prevalence of cancer presents a major public health challenge in Spain and globally. In 2023, the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology (SEOM) projected 279,260 new cancer cases in Spain, with colon, breast, lung, prostate, and bladder cancers being predominant. Cancer remains a leading cause of death worldwide, with 18.1 million new cases and 9.5 million deaths in 2018, expected to rise significantly by 2040. Given these alarming statistics, there is an urgent need to address the complex needs of cancer patients. This study assesses the psychometric properties of the COOP/WONCA charts and Nottingham Health Profile (NHP) in oncology patients, evaluating their correlation with the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) and Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-2).

Methods: An analytical observational cohort study included oncology patients from the General Hospital of Elche, Spain, undergoing chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy. The COOP/WONCA charts, NHP, BAI, and BDI-2 assessed health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and psychological states at baseline, 15 days after treatment initiation, monthly during treatment, and at the end of treatment. Correlations were analyzed using Pearson and Spearman coefficients.

Results: Among 75 patients (36% men, 64% women), significant correlations were observed between COOP/WONCA charts and NHP dimensions, including energy (rho = 0.560), pain (rho = 0.520), physical movement (rho = 0.718), emotional reaction (rho = 0.662), sleep (rho = 0.486), social isolation (rho = 0.674), and functionality (rho = 0.778), all p < 0.001. HRQoL improvements were significantly correlated with reductions in anxiety and depression.

Conclusion: The COOP/WONCA charts are effective tools for assessing HRQoL in oncology patients, correlating strongly with the NHP and psychological states measured by BAI and BDI-2. Future research should explore their applicability in diverse clinical settings and the development of personalized interventions integrating HRQoL assessments.

Keywords: cancer, health-related quality of life, HRQoL, COOP/WONCA charts, Nottingham Health Profile, NHP, Beck Anxiety and Depression Inventories, oncology, patient-centred care

DOI:10.5737/23688076352285


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