An International Field Study of the Reliability and Validity of a Disease-Specific Questionnaire Module (the QLQ-OV28) in Assessing the Quality of Life of Patients With Ovarian Cancer - Phase III

An International Field Study of the Reliability and Validity of a Disease-Specific Questionnaire Module (the QLQ-OV28) in Assessing the Quality of Life of Patients With Ovarian Cancer - Phase III

The goal of this observational study is to pre-test the EORTC QLQ-OV39 to identify and resolve potential problems in its administration and to identify missing/redundant items. A preliminary evaluation of the measurement properties of the module will be carried out.

The study includes patients with evidence of localized (FIGO I-II) or advanced ovarian cancer (FIGO II-IV) above the age of 18 years.

The main aims are:

1. To conduct Phase 3a and 3b pre-testing of the preliminary EORTC-QLQ-OV39 Questionnaire to identify and resolve potential problems in its administration and to identify missing/redundant items according to the updated EORTC QLG Guidelines for Module Development, 5th Edition 2021.(16)
2. a preliminary assessment of the psychometric properties of the module

Participants will [describe the main tasks participants will be asked to, complete the OV39, C30 and debriefing interviews, as well as questions about their demographics and clinical data.

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Evidence of localized (FIGO I-II) or advanced ovarian cancer (FIGO II-IV)
2. Must be able and willing to complete the questionnaires.
3. Must be able to understand and speak the language in which the patient will complete the questionnaire.
4. Age > 18 years

Exclusion Criteria:

• cognitive impairment