ArticleHead & neck2015
Posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms in newly diagnosed patients with head and neck cancer and their partners.
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31 citing papers in PubMed, 5 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Caregiver burden, anxiety, and quality-of-life among informal caregivers of patient with head and neck cancer: a systematic review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Pooled it
- PTSD in Patients Who Undergo Head and Neck Cancer Treatment: A Systematic Review.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2025Pooled it
- Health and Well-Being Needs Among Head and Neck Cancer Caregivers - A Systematic Review.The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology · 2023Pooled it
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- EMDR in Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review.Frontiers in psychology · 2020Pooled it
- Couple-based communication intervention for head and neck cancer: a randomized pilot trial.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2021Trial
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- Disparity of perception of quality of life between head and neck cancer patients and caregivers.BMC cancer · 2021Article
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- Poor sleep quality among newly diagnosed head and neck cancer patients: prevalence and associated factors.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2021Article
- Rehabilitation Needs of Head and Neck Cancer Patients and Stakeholders: Case Study.Frontiers in oncology · 2021Article
- Providing care to a family member affected by head and neck cancer: a phenomenological study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2020Article
- An Examination of the Association Between Post-traumatic Growth and Stress Symptomatology in Cardiac Outpatients.Journal of clinical psychology in medical settings · 2019Article
- Impact of a Mobilized Stress Management Program (Pep-Pal) for Caregivers of Oncology Patients: Mixed-Methods Study.JMIR cancer · 2019Article
- Guidelines for the Surgical Management of Oral Cancer: Korean Society of Thyroid-Head and Neck Surgery.Clinical and experimental otorhinolaryngology · 2019Article
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Abstract
backgroundHead and neck cancer is a life-threatening illness requiring aversive treatments. Despite clear potential for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in both patients and their partners, research is scant.
methodsNewly diagnosed patients and partners (number of dyads = 42) completed questionnaires to assess symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and depression, as well as demographic, medical, and attitudinal variables.
resultsPartners had higher average levels of PTSD symptoms than patients (p = .023). More partners (28.6%) met criteria for estimated PTSD caseness than did patients (11.9%). There were no significant differences in levels of other anxiety or depression symptoms. Perceived threat of disease appeared to be a stronger correlate of PTSD symptom levels than medical variables in patients and partners.
conclusionA diagnosis of head and neck cancer elicits significant levels of PTSD symptoms in patients, and even higher levels among partners. Identified correlates of distress, including perceived threat of disease, are potential intervention targets.
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