ArticleHNO2014
[Palliative care in otolaryngology].
Article in HNO, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.
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2 citing papers in PubMed, 6 citations in OpenAlex.
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Abstract
The aim of palliative care is to improve the quality of life (QOL) of patients with a limited life expectancy in a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach. It encompasses consideration of medical, physical, psychosocial and spiritual problems, including treatment and help from a team of various professionals. Palliative care often extents to the patient's families and may continue after the death of the patient. Half of all head and neck cancer patients will die of their malignancy within 5 years of diagnosis. The primary medical issues affecting QOL at the end of life are communication problems due to laryngectomy or tracheostomy, disturbed eating and drinking due to surgery and radiotherapy, edematous changes of the face and neck with resultant functional and cosmetic consequences, as well as strong-smelling ulcerated wounds, which often lead to social isolation. General symptoms occurring at the end of life include pain, anxiety, different types of dyspnea and acute bleeding. All therapeutic approaches applied during the last phase of life must be questioned regarding their real efficacy and side effects. Consideration of the patient's wishes is of the highest priority.
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