scholarly journals Assessment of Quality of Life among Head and Neck Cancer Patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Treatment Method ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Oncology Center

Objective: Head and neck cancer is a common malignancy with increasing incidence worldwide. This study evaluates the quality of life of the patients undergoing treatment at the oncology center in Yazd, Iran. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 29 patients with oral and head and neck cancer that were referred to the oncology center of Shahid Sadoughi hospital in Yazd between May 2015 and February 2016. Data were collected using the UW-QOL questionnaire and a demographic questionnaire. The illness-related information was obtained from the patients’ medical records. Questionnaires were administered before the treatment and 6 months after its completion. Data analysis was performed in SPSS 21 using chi-square and ANOVA tests. P-values of less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results: The sample consisted of 17 (58.6%) women and 12 (41.4%) men with a mean age of 40.00±14.30 years. The most frequent cancer location was the oral cavity and the most frequent treatment method was surgery. The mean score of quality of life before and after treatment was 12.60±2.81 and 11.39±2.63 respectively. The most important issues of the patients before and after treatment were pain and saliva respectively. Stage 3 and 4 patients had a significantly lower quality of life than stage 1 and 2 patients. Conclusion: The study found that undergoing treatment affects some dimensions of quality of life. Hence, choosing the best treatment method with due attention to side effects and follow-up sessions is recommended.

scholarly journals Quality of life among head and neck cancer treated patients in South India: A cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 215-218
Author(s):  
Manali Deb Barma ◽  
Meignana Arumugham Indiran ◽  
Pradeep Kumar R ◽  
Arthi Balasubramaniam ◽  
M.P Santhosh Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
South India ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Dysphagia and its impact on the quality of life of head and neck cancer patients: institution-based cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tseganesh Asefa Yifru ◽  
Sezer Kisa ◽  
Negalign Getahun Dinegde ◽  
Niguse Tadele Atnafu
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Swallowing Problems

Abstract Objective Impaired swallowing is a primary medical concern in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients. Swallowing therapy and supportive care to relieve swallowing problems among HNC patients are recommended. However, no data shows the effect of dysphagia on the quality of life (QoL) among Ethiopian patients. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess swallowing function and its impact on QoL. Results The sample included 102 HNC patients who visited oncology clinics at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital. Majority were male (53.90%), employed (70.6%), single (57.80%), and completed some level of formal education (66.60%) with a mean age of 42.58 years (SD ± 14.08). More than half of the patients (69.6%) medical expenses were covered by the government. Most were suffering from advanced stage HNC (59.80%), squamous cell carcinoma (62.70%), and the most prevalent tumor location was nasopharynx (40.20%). The mean MDADI score was 53.29 (SD ± 15.85). Being female, low income, suffering from laryngeal cancer, advanced tumor, and undergoing a single modality therapy were crucial determinants of poor QoL related to swallowing problems. It is recommended to assess swallowing related QoL of patients using a validated tool and be included in treatment protocols.

scholarly journals Quality of Life of the Patient with Head and Neck Cancer Submitted to Radiotherapy and the Overload of Their Caregivers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela Delalibera ◽  
Alessandra Cristine Ribeiro Carvalho ◽  
Bruna Luiza Thesolim ◽  
Laura Ferreira de Rezende
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Functional Changes ◽  
Therapeutic Choice

Abstract Introduction Esthetic and functional changes are frequent in patients with head and neck cancer, and they can be caused by both tumor and treatment. Physical and functional impairment often requires the need of a caregiver, who may feel overwhelmed with the tasks of care. Objective This study aims to evaluate the quality of life of patients with head and neck cancer submitted to radiotherapy and the overload of their caregivers. Method This is a quantitative cross-sectional study with 42 patients with head and neck cancer and 17 caregivers evaluated during the radiotherapy treatment. Patients responded to the following questionnaires: Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer (FACT-H&N) and Shame and Stigma Scale (SSS), while the caregivers responded to the Zarit Burden Interview Scale (ZBI) and Palliative Performance Scale (PPS). Results Head and neck cancer patients showed a decline in the quality of life in all FACT-H&N domains, with the domain of additional concerns having the worst outcome. Among the feelings reported by patients, the most important was penitence. Less than half of the patients needed caregivers. It was observed that the greater the degree of commitment of the patient, the greater the degree of overload of the caregiver. Conclusion Therefore, the quality of life of the patient with head and neck cancer is an important aspect to be considered during the therapeutic choice and in the follow-up of the patient, since it has influenced both the patient and his caregiver.

scholarly journals Resilience and quality of life (QoL) of head and neck cancer and brain tumour survivors in Pakistan: an analytical cross-sectional study protocol

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. e029084 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nida Zahid ◽  
Wardah Khalid ◽  
Khabir Ahmad ◽  
Shireen Shehzad Bhamani ◽  
Iqbal Azam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Brain Tumour ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Eortc Qlq

BackgroundCancer is a devastating disease and has detrimental effects on the quality of life (QoL) of cancer survivors and interferes with their treatment compliance. The aim of the study is to assess resilience and QoL among cancer survivors and to evaluate the important factors affecting their resilience and QoL, with respect to the Pakistani cultural context.Method and analysisA cross-sectional study will be conducted at a tertiary care hospital in Karachi, Pakistan. A minimum sample size of 250 head and neck cancers and 250 brain tumour survivors with 10% inflation for non-response rate will be required. The SD of QoL and resilience will range from 16.5 to 40.8 for head and neck cancer, and 12.7 to 34.1 for brain tumour, at 5% level of significance, with 2.5 precision. QoL will be assessed by European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) QLQ-C30, EORTC QLQ-H&N35 and EORTC QLQ-BN20 and resilience will be evaluated by Wagnild and Young’s 14-item scale. Mean±SD will be reported for resilience and QoL scores. Unadjusted and adjusted β-coefficients, with 95% CI, will be reported by using multiple linear regression analysis. Correlation analysis will also be performed using Pearson or Spearman rank correlation coefficients. A p value of <0.05 will be considered significant.Ethics and disseminationEthical approval has been obtained from the Aga Khan University Pakistan’s Ethical Review Committee. Written informed consent will be taken from the participants by trained research assistants. A trained psychologist will provide on-spot counselling to the participants and those identified with severe depression will be referred to a psychiatrist. The study materials will be kept under lock and key and the electronic data base will be password protected and will only be accessed by the research team. The study findings will be disseminated through publications conferences and workshops and research briefs.Trial registration numberClinicaltrials.gov registry (NCT03466762).

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