The Brain Symptom and Impact Questionnaire in brain metastases patients: a prospective long-term follow-up study

摘要

Aims: To assess the ability of the Brain Metastases Symptom and Impact Questionnaire (BASIQ) in evaluating symptoms and impact on daily life. Patients & methods: Patients with brain metastases completed BASIQ, Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General, FACT-Brain at baseline and at 1,2 and 3 months follow-ups. Results: Thirty-six patients completed all follow-ups. BASIQ correlated well (r > 0.40) with FACT subscales, except for social/family and emotional wellbeing.