scholarly journals A comparison of psychological well-being and quality of life between spouse and non-spouse caregivers in patients with head and neck cancer: a 6-month follow-up study

2018 ◽  
Vol Volume 14 ◽  
pp. 1697-1704 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Lee ◽  
Pao-Yen Lin ◽  
Chih-Yen Chien ◽  
Fu-Min Fang ◽  
Liang-Jen Wang
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Follow Up Study ◽  
Spouse Caregivers

scholarly journals Correlation between Symptom Burden and Perceived Distress in Advanced Head and Neck Cancer: A Prospective Observational Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
pp. 419-425
Author(s):  
Shrenik P. Ostwal ◽  
Richa Singh ◽  
Priti Rashmin Sanghavi ◽  
Himanshu Patel ◽  
Queenjal Anandi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Eligibility Criteria

Objectives: Head and neck cancer (HNC) account for major cancer burden in the Indian population. Patients often present with a diversity of distressing physical and psychological symptoms, significantly affecting their quality of life. This study aims to determine the correlation between symptom cluster and perceived distress in such patients. Materials and Methods: This single center prospective observational study was done on 175 adults advanced HNC patients referred to palliative medicine outpatient clinic. Patients fulfilling eligibility criteria were regularly assessed for their symptoms and distress at baseline and followed up at days 7, 14, and 28. Results: Most patients belong to the age group of 40–50 years and having a diagnosis carcinoma of the tongue. The most common symptoms presented were pain, tiredness, loss of appetite, and feeling of well-being. We observed statistically significant correlation between total ESAS score and distress levels in patients at days 0, 7, and 14, respectively, (P = 0.003 vs. 0.0004 vs. 0.002). However, at day 28, no such statistically significant correlation was found (P = 0.085) suggesting attention to other factors during assessment. Conclusion: Outpatient palliative care consultations have shown significant improvement in symptom and distress score. Perceived distress in a person can not only be related to physical symptoms. Acute control of symptom may uncover underlying psychosocial and spiritual issues which need to be addressed promptly for better quality of life.

scholarly journals QUALIDADE DE VIDA EM DEGLUTIÇÃO E CÂNCER DE CABEÇA E PESCOÇO: REVISÃO DE LITERATURA

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
Manoela Carrera ◽  
Alena Ribeiro Alves Peixoto Medrado ◽  
Gabriela Botelho Martins ◽  
Hayana Ramos Lima ◽  
Raquel De Santana Oliveira Marques ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Deglutition Disorders ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Treatment Modality ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Swallowing Function ◽  
Advanced Stages

Objective: This study aimed to review the literature on the quality of life related to swallowing of patients with head and neck cancer. Methods: We searched for studies describing the physiology of swallowing and aspects involved in dysphagia, such as definition, causes and their impact on quality of life. We used the electronic databases Pubmed, Medline, Scielo, books, as well as articles identified in the references. Results: Deglutition disorders may occur due to disease and / or treatment modality, persisting during or after termination of treatment. The frequency and severity of dysphagia will depend on the modality of treatment used, location and stage of the tumor, when involved in structures that participate in swallowing. Patients with tumors in more advanced stages and located in the pharynx try to present worsening of swallowing function. Such factors may directly affect swallowing and quality of life of the patient, especially in family, social and lifestyle relationships. Conclusion: Although it does not replace clinical and instrumental evaluations, investigating the quality of life in swallowing may contribute to assess specific aspects of patient well-being that are not contemplated.

Distress, quality of life, neuroticism and psychological coping are related in head and neck cancer patients during follow-up

2010 ◽  
Vol 50 (3) ◽  
pp. 390-398 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne K. H. Aarstad ◽  
Elisabeth Beisland ◽  
Arild André Osthus ◽  
Hans J. Aarstad
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Psychological Coping

scholarly journals Quality of life, anxiety and depression in head and neck cancer patients: a randomized clinical trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Flávia Tatiana Pedrolo Hortense ◽  
Cristiane Decat Bergerot ◽  
Edvane Birelo Lopes De Domenico
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Experimental Group

Abstract OBJECTIVE To evaluate an educational program based on the principles of self-management with a conventional educational program through quality of life, anxiety and depression instruments within 12 months of starting cancer treatment. METHOD An experimental, randomized, controlled study conducted with head and neck cancer patients treated at a university hospital in the city of São Paulo, Brazil. Patients were randomly divided into two groups: the control group submitted to the conventional educational plan, and the experimental group submitted to the educational plan for self-management. Descriptive and analytical statistics were used for the analyzes using the t-test, Fischer’s exact test and Repeated Measures ANOVA. RESULTS Twenty (20) patients were selected. Most participants were male, in advanced stages of disease and undergoing three therapeutic modalities. The control group showed a gradual decrease in quality of life scores during treatment, while the experimental group progressively increased. The correlation was significant between the presence of anxiety and depression symptoms and poor quality of life. Patients in the control group had a significant worsening in social/family well-being (P = 0.02) and the prevalence of additional head and neck cancer-related additional concerns (P = 0.01), while the experimental group had reduced anxiety symptoms (P = 0.001) and improved emotional well-being (P = 0.01). CONCLUSION The educational intervention based on building self-management skills favored quality of life and reduced anxiety and depression. Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials (RBR 2q53ct).

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