Ovarian cancer study dropouts had worse health-related QOL/psychosocial symptoms at baseline and over time

abstract:
Ovarian cancer study dropouts had worse health-related quality of life and psychosocial symptoms at baseline and over time

Conclusions

Poorer HRQOL and higher depression at baseline, and final HRQOL, anxiety, depression and optimism scores were predictive of time of dropout. These results highlight the importance of collecting auxiliary data to inform careful and considered handling of missing PRO (Patient Reported Outcomes) data during analysis, interpretation and reporting.