ReviewPatient related outcome measures2017
Using PROMs to guide patients and practitioners through the head and neck cancer journey.
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19 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Patient-Reported Outcomes Assessing the Impact of Palliative Radiotherapy on Quality of Life and Symptom Burden in Head and Neck Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review.Frontiers in oncology · 2021Pooled it
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- Needs assessment in patients surgically treated for head and neck cancer-a randomized controlled trial.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Trial
- Implementation of patient-reported outcome measures in oncology practice: a communication-centered qualitative study on patient and healthcare professional perspectives.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2026Article
- Patient-reported Outcome Measures in Head and Neck Reconstruction: A Systematic Review Across Disciplines and Geographical Locations.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2025Article
- Assessment of Quality-of-Life Measurement Instruments for Chronic Otitis Media: A Systematic Review Using the COnsensus-Based Standards for the Selection of Health Measurement Instruments (COSMIN) Checklist.Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India · 2025Article
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- First Phase Development of a Patient-reported Outcome Measure for Midface Oncology.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2024Article
- [Patient-reported outcomes in head and neck cancer treatment: relevance, challenges, and benefit].HNO · 2023Review
- Psychometric properties of patient-reported outcome measures for dysphagia in head and neck cancer: a systematic review protocol using COSMIN methodology.Systematic reviews · 2022Article
- Routine Use of Swallowing Outcome Measures Following Head and Neck Cancer in a Multidisciplinary Clinic Setting.International archives of otorhinolaryngology · 2021Article
- Personal Accounts of Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer Organized as Patient-Reported Data: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study.JMIR research protocols · 2021Article
- The palliative care needs and experiences of people with advanced head and neck cancer: A scoping review.Palliative medicine · 2021Article
- Value and Quality of Care in Head and Neck Oncology.Current oncology reports · 2020Review
- Can post-treatment oral cancer patients' concerns reflect their cancer characteristics, HRQoL, psychological distress level and satisfaction with consultation?Ecancermedicalscience · 2020Article
- Patients' and Clinicians' Perceptions of Clinician-Expressed Empathy in Advanced Cancer Consultations and Associations with Patient Outcomes.Palliative medicine reports · 2020Article
- Predictors of Patient-Reported Dysphagia Following IMRT Plus Chemotherapy in Oropharyngeal Cancer.Dysphagia · 2019Article
- Best Practice in Systemic Therapy for Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.Frontiers in oncology · 2019Review
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Abstract
The measurement of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) following head and neck cancer (HNC) has the capacity to substantially enhance the care of patients and their care-givers following the diagnosis and treatment of HNC. Literature concerning PROMs has increased exponentially in the past 2 decades, producing a vast array of data upon which the multidisciplinary team can reflect. For this review, "Handle On QOL" has been used as a source of references to illustrate the points raised. PROMs are contextualized by considering the clinically-distinct key stages that cancer patients endure: diagnosis, treatment, acute toxicity, early recovery, late effects, recurrence, and palliation. The PROMs are considered in six main categories: 1) those addressing cornucopia of issues not specific to cancer; 2) those addressing issues common to all cancers; 3) questionnaires with items specific to HNC; 4) questionnaires that focus on a particular aspect of head and neck function; 5) those measuring psychological concerns, such as depression, anxiety, or self-esteem; and 6) item prompt lists. Potential benefits of PROMs in clinical practice are discussed, as are barriers to use. The way forward in integrating PROMs into routine HNC care is discussed with an emphasis on information technology.
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