Quality of life, psychological wellbeing and treatment needs of trauma and head and neck cancer patients

Shiraz, Farah; Rahtz, Emmylou; Bhui, Kamaldeep; Hutchison, Iain; Korszun, Ania

doi:10.1016/j.bjoms.2014.03.019

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“…Finally, many patients also described problems of more psychological origin and related to the cancer diagnosis and treatment, including lack of concentration, depression, mental strain, burnout symptoms, and sleep problems. Different strategies for emotional support have previously been highlighted as important for patients with HNC [24][25][26]. HNC is, however, not just a biomedical sickness; it also challenges the perspective on life and might cause a 'biographical disruption' [27].…”

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Meaning of work and the process of returning after head and neck cancer

Isaksson

Wilms

Laurell

et al. 2015

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Returning to work is an important part of life because it structures everyday life and strengthens the individual's identity. The quality of life results showed significant differences between workers and non-workers at the 24-month follow-up. The patients need to be both physically and mentally prepared for the process of returning to work. It is important to take an individual rehabilitation approach to guide and support the patients in returning to work and regaining an important aspect of their everyday life. In such an approach, it is vital to understand the patients' overall life context and the patients' own perspective on the process and meaning associated with work.

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Meaning of work and the process of returning after head and neck cancer

Isaksson

Wilms

Laurell

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“…This is not unexpected as patients face considerable uncertainty and daily challenges of living with and beyond head and neck cancer (HNC) [5]. Although FoR is a complex issue influenced by a multitude of factors, including demographic, clinical and psychological factors [2], there is a body of consistent evidence developing in the literature specific to HNC [5][6][7][8][9][10][11].…”

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“…A self-regulation model consisting of psychological controls on thoughts and emotions has been developed to help explain this anxiety response in patients. It is a parallel process model divided into three sections: illness representations or concerns, emotional reactions, coping behaviours and an appraisal of the success of this coping [11]. The degree of success of the patient's coping is appraised and fed back to change the illness representations.…”

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A single-item screening question for fear of recurrence in head and neck cancer

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Talwar

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Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol

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Fear of recurrence (FoR) is the most frequent concern patients wish to discuss in head and neck review clinics. The aim of the study was to design a simple screening question on fear of recurrence to be incorporated into the University of Washington Quality of Life Questionnaire (UW-QOLv4), for use in clinical practice. A cross-sectional survey comprising 528 patients was conducted. 11 % selected the two most severe FoR categories. FoR responses correlated strongly (Spearman r s = -0.82) with the mean score of the seven items of the Fear of Recurrence Questionnaire. There was also a strong association with anxiety and mood dysfunction as measured from the UW-QOL, and with overall QOL. Patients more affected by FoR tended to be younger and post-radiotherapy or chemotherapy. The FoR screening question may be a useful addition to the UW-QOLv4 to help identify patients with significant FoR to receive extra support.

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“…It is established that head and neck cancer impacts upon several facets of quality of life [31,32] and the psychosocial challenges faced by head and neck cancer patients are many and complex (Table 5) [33]. For the terminal patient, manifestations of psychological distress, such as depression and anxiety, can have an adverse outcome on the quality of dying.…”

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The Impact of the Multi-Disciplinary Team Approach In Managing Palliative Head and Neck Cancer Patients: A Review

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2017

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Quality of life, psychological wellbeing and treatment needs of trauma and head and neck cancer patients

Cited by 54 publications

References 12 publications

Meaning of work and the process of returning after head and neck cancer

Meaning of work and the process of returning after head and neck cancer

A single-item screening question for fear of recurrence in head and neck cancer

The Impact of the Multi-Disciplinary Team Approach In Managing Palliative Head and Neck Cancer Patients: A Review

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