Translation and validation of EORTC QLQ-H&N 35 into Moroccan Arabic for ENT head and neck cancer patients in Morocco

2015 ◽  
Vol 273 (9) ◽  
pp. 2727-2734 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Ouattassi ◽  
N. Benmansour ◽  
S. ElFakir ◽  
C. Nejjari ◽  
M. N. Alami
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Moroccan Arabic ◽  
Eortc Qlq ◽  
Translation And Validation

Assessment of the life quality in head and neck cancer patients.

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e16005-e16005
Author(s):  
Ebru Atasever Akkas ◽  
Birsen Yucel ◽  
Saadettin Kilickap ◽  
Yillar Okur ◽  
Turgut Kacan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Social Contact ◽  
Sign Test ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
European Organization ◽  
Eortc Qlq

e16005 Background: In this study, we aimed to investigate the effect of radiotherapy on the life quality in head and neck cancer patients. Methods: Between 2007 and 2010 years, 82 head and neck cancer patients who had taken radiotherapy at Cumhuriyet University Department of Radiation Oncology were assessed at the beginning, midline of the treatment and 1 and 6 months after radiotherapy with European Organization for Reseach and Treatment of Cancer Ouality of Life Questionnaire Head and Neck Module (EORTC QLQ-H&N35). Wilcoxon sign test were used in the statistical analysis in SPSS version 15.0. Results: Seventy two (%88) men, 10 (%12) women; were analyzed. The median age of the patients was 57 (20-80). Squamous cell carcinoma was the most frequently seen case in 69 (%84) patients. The distribution of the patients according to the localization: larynx carcinoma in 37 (%45) patients, oral cavity tumor in 21 (%26) patients, nasopharynx carcinoma in 14 (%17) patients, paraphypopharynx in 8 (%10) patients and primary unknown in 2 (%2) patients were present. All the symptom scores were affected negatively at the midline, the end, 1 mount after radiotherapy than before the radiotherapy. Pain, swallowing, speech, social eating, social contact, less sexuality, feeling ill, weight loss, weight gain of the symptoms scale scores showed significant improvement at 6 months after the radiotherapy (p<0,05). However it was seen that senses, teeth problems, dry mouth, sticky saliva were affected negatively in the 6th month of radiotherapy than the beginning. Conclusions: In radiotherapy, the life quality of the patients has significantly degraded during the treatment and 1 month after the treatment. However after six months, all the symptom scales were measured as in the beginning. [Table: see text]

Prospective, Longitudinal Quality-of-Life Study of Patients With Head and Neck Cancer: A Feasibility Study Including the EORTC QLQ-C30

1997 ◽  
Vol 116 (6) ◽  
pp. 666-673 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Hammerlid ◽  
Kristin Bjordal ◽  
Marianne Ahlner-ELMQVIST ◽  
Magnus Jannert ◽  
Stein Kaasa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Eortc Qlq C30 ◽  
Eortc Qlq

Despite modern advances in the treatment of head and neck cancer, the survival rate fails to improve. Considering the different treatment modalities involved, quality of life has been thought of as an additional end point criterion for use in clinical trials. A Nordic protocol to measure the quality of life of head and neck cancer patients before, during, and after treatment was established. Before the study, a pilot study was done with this protocol. The main purpose of this pilot study was to find out whether this cancer population would answer quality-pf-life questionnaires repeatedly (six times) over a 1-year period and whether the chosen questionnaires—a core questionnaire (European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Core Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30)), a tumor-specific questionnaire, and a psychological distress measure (Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale (HAD))—were sensitive for changes to functions and symptoms during the study year. The results presented in this article all refer to the pilot study. Forty-eight consecutive patients agreed to participate in the study. The most common tumor locations were the oral cavity (17) and the larynx (12). Almost all patients received combined treatment: 45 of 48 radiation therapy, 18 of 48 chemotherapy, and 17 of 48 surgery. After the primary treatment, 40 patients had complete tumor remission. Four of the 48 patients did not answer any questionnaires and were therefore excluded from the study. Of the remaining 44 patients, 3 died during the study year, and another 6 withdrew for various reasons. Thirty-five (85%) of the 41 patients alive at the 1-year follow-up answered all six questionnaires and thus completed the study. Mailed questionnaires were used throughout the study. All questionnaires were well accepted and found to be sensitive to changes during the study year. The greatest variability was found for symptoms and functions related specifically to head and neck cancer. The symptoms were swallowing difficulties, hoarse voice, sore mouth, dry mouth, and problems with taste. They all showed the same pattern, with an increase of symptoms during and just after finishing the treatment. The HAD scale revealed a high level of psychological distress, with 21% probable cases of psychiatric morbidity at diagnosis. In conclusion, it was shown that the study design and questionnaires were feasible for the forthcoming prospective quality-of-life assessment of Swedish and Norwegian head and neck cancer patients.

Reliability and Validity of the Greek Version of the Oral Mucositis Weekly Questionnaire in the Head and Neck Cancer Context

2021 ◽  
pp. JNM-D-19-00096
Author(s):  
Stephanie Thrasyvoulou ◽  
Theologia Tsitsi ◽  
Nicos Katodritis ◽  
Dimitrios Vomvas ◽  
Melanie Charalambous ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Oral Mucositis ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Greek Version ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Eortc Qlq

Background and PurposeOral mucositis is one of the most common treatment-induced adverse side effects in head and neck cancer patients. The purpose was to evaluate the reliability and validity of the Greek version of the Oral Mucositis Weekly Questionnaire-Head and Neck Cancer (OMWQ-HN).MethodsThe data were retrieved from 72 head and neck cancer patients who were undergoing oral radiotherapy as monotherapy or in combination with chemotherapy and surgery. Data analyses included internal consistency reliability, criterion related validity, and cross-sectional validity.ResultsThe OMWQ-HN demonstrated good criterion validity. Strong correlations were observed between OMWQ-HN with EORTC QLQ-C30 and EORTC QLQ-H&N35 that showed good concurrent validity. The tool has a strong internal consistency index with α = .92.ConclusionThe Greek version of OMWQ-HN is a reliable and valid instrument that can be used for the assessment of oral mucositis in this context.

Performance of the EORTC questionnaire for the assessment of quality of life in head and neck cancer patients EORTC QLQ-H&N35: a methodological review

2012 ◽  
Vol 22 (8) ◽  
pp. 1927-1941 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susanne Singer ◽  
Juan Ignacio Arraras ◽  
Wei-Chu Chie ◽  
Sheila E. Fisher ◽  
Razvan Galalae ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Methodological Review ◽  
Eortc Qlq

scholarly journals Assessment of Quality of Life and Speech after Implant-Retained Oral Rehabilitation in Head and Neck Cancer Patients

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Kanchan P. Dholam ◽  
Hrishikesh A. Pusalkar ◽  
Gurmeet Kaur Bachher ◽  
Priyanka Piyush Somani
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Dental Prosthesis ◽  
Oral Rehabilitation ◽  
Eortc Qlq

Aim. To assess quality of life and speech after rehabilitation with implant-retained dental prosthesis in head and neck cancer patients. Material and Methods. Twenty-six patients who were diagnosed with tumour of the maxilla and mandible were selected for rehabilitation with implant-retained dental prosthesis following resection and reconstructive surgery. They were evaluated for quality of life (EORTC QLQ-C30 and H-N35 questionnaires, version 3), speech, and swallowing (questionnaire and Dr. Speech software, version 4) before implant treatment and at six-, twelve-, and eighteen-month followup. Statistical analysis of quality of life, speech, and swallowing for different duration of their preoperative status was done. Quality of life, speech, and swallowing in grafted and native groups and radiated and nonradiated groups were also compared. Results. Quality of life was statistically significant in scale of pain, speech, and trouble with social eating, pain killers, and weight loss. It was insignificant when radiated and nonradiated or grafted and native jaw groups were compared. Improvement in movement of the tongue, swallowing ability, salivation taste, and intelligibility of speech was also observed. Conclusion. The surgical treatment of head and neck cancers with microvascular surgery and dental rehabilitation with implants restores function, esthetics, and patient’s well-being.

scholarly journals Translation and Validation of the Indonesian MD Anderson Dysphagia Inventory (MDADI) in Head and Neck Cancer Patients with Swallowing Disorders

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rizka Fakhriani ◽  
Agus Surono ◽  
Bambang Udji Djoko Rianto
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Swallowing Disorders ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Anderson Dysphagia Inventory ◽  
Translation And Validation

Abstract Introduction Dysphagia is common in head and neck cancer patients; it is associated with significant morbidity, including quality of life. Several instruments can be used to assess the quality of life of dysphagia patients, including the M.D Anderson dysphagia inventory (MDADI) questionnaire, which is sufficiently valid and reliable to improve the quality of life of patients with neurological disorders and head and neck cancer. Objective The purpose of the present study is to perform adaptation, cultural translation, and validation of the MDADI questionnaire for the Indonesian language. Methods This cross-sectional study assessed the validity and reliability of the MDADI Indonesian adaptation instrument in head and neck cancer patients with swallowing disorders in the Otorhinolaryngology clinic of the Dr. Sardjito hospital, Yogyakarta, from May to August 2019. Results There were 40 study subjects, including 31 men and 9 women. The MDADI instrument adapted to Indonesian is valid and reliable as an instrument for assessing the quality of life of patients with head and neck cancer with swallowing disorders, with r-values ranging from 0.314 to 0.939. Internal consistency shows that Cronbach's α is 0.915, and test-retest reliability (intra-class correlation) ranges from 0.919 to 0.985. Conclusion The translation and validation of the Indonesian MDADI instrument were performed as an instrument for assessing the quality of life of head and neck cancer patients with swallowing disorders.

Quality of life in head and neck cancer patients after surgical resection: translation into Cantonese and validation of the EORTC QLQ-H&N35

2009 ◽  
Vol 129 (7) ◽  
pp. 779-785 ◽  
Author(s):  
W.F. Bower ◽  
A.C. Vlantis ◽  
T.M.L. Chung ◽  
S.K.C. Cheung ◽  
K. Bjordal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Surgical Resection ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Eortc Qlq
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