Table 5.

Specific measures for improving dialogue about the quality of life (N=82).

Theme	Number of patients citing theme, n (%, 95% CI)
Better follow-up of side effects	31 (38%, 27%-48%)
Specific QoLa consultation	30 (37%, 26%-47%)
Better coordination of care	28 (34%, 24%-44%)
Therapeutic education/patient groups	23 (28%, 18%-38%)
Better training on QoL for HCPsb	23 (28%, 18%-38%)
Tools for discussing QoL	22 (27%, 17%-36%)
Discussion group/patient support group	14 (17%, 9%-25%)
Longer consultations	13 (16%, 8%-24%)
Systematic involvement of a psychiatrist	12 (15%, 7%-22%)
Involvement of a social worker	10 (12%, 5%-19%)
Otherc	3 (4%, 0%-8%)

^aQoL: quality of life.

^bHCP: health care professional.

^cOne case each of no special needs, patient in survival stage, more resources and time for hospital staff.