ArticleCancer nursing
Correlation Between Postoperative Health-Related Quality of Life and Care Needs of Oral Cancer Patients.
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- Evidence-based guideline diagnosis, treatment, prevention and aftercare of oropharyngeal and hypopharyngeal carcinoma.German medical science : GMS e-journal · 2025Guideline
- Systematic review of factors related to quality of life in patients with oral cancer: a systematic review.Hua xi kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Huaxi kouqiang yixue zazhi = West China journal of stomatology · 2024Pooled it
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- Analysis of Intervention Effect and Satisfaction of Holistic Nursing after Oral Tumor Resection.Computational and mathematical methods in medicine · 2022Trial
- "A journey of enrichment" positive experiences for young and middle-aged head and neck cancer survivors after returning to work: a qualitative study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- Impact of mHealth on Postoperative Quality of Life, Self-Management, and Dysfunction in Patients With Oral and Maxillofacial Tumors: Nonrandomized Controlled Trial.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2025Article
- A qualitative study on experiences of stigma among postoperative oral cancer patients.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Article
- Enhancing Self-care Among Oral Cancer Survivors: Protocol for the Empowered Survivor Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2023Article
- Quality of Life in Oral Cancer Patients in Greek Clinical Practice: A Cohort Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Article
- Stigma and related influencing factors in postoperative oral cancer patients in China: a cross-sectional study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Article
- Effects of Traditional Chinese Medicine Anticancer Decoction Combined with Basic Chemotherapy and Nursing Intervention on Oral Cancer Patients after Surgery and Its Effect on Tumor Markers and Immune Function.BioMed research international · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundOral cancer is the fifth most common form of cancer in Taiwan in terms of incidence and death rate and results in at least 2700 deaths each year.
objectiveThe aims of this study were to assess the postoperative health-related quality of life (QOL) and care needs of oral cancer patients comprehensively and to evaluate the correlation between health-related QOL and care needs. INTERVENTIONS/
methodsThis cross-sectional study enrolled 126 oral cancer patients who had received surgical treatment within the previous 2 years and were without cognitive impairment. Each patient completed a demographic questionnaire, the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Head and Neck Cancer Quality of Life Scale, and the Short-Form Cancer Needs Questionnaire.
resultsFemale patients and patients receiving 3 or more chemotherapy treatments were significantly associated with increased Short-Form Cancer Needs Questionnaire scores (higher level of care needs) (β = 0.177 and 28.49, both P < .05) and patients receiving 3 or more chemotherapy treatments were significantly associated with increased Head and Neck Cancer Quality of Life Scale scores (higher level of symptoms and problems) (β = 27.77, P = .007). Results of stepwise multiple linear regression analysis indicated that 4 oral cancer-related symptoms and problems, "trouble with social contacts," "swallowing problems," "teeth problems," and "feeling ill," were significantly associated with higher care needs in oral cancer patients (all P ≤ .05).
conclusionA significant correlation exists between health-related QOL and care needs. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Using a valid health-related QOL scale may help nurses determine their perceived physical and psychological care needs.
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