ArticleLaryngoscope investigative otolaryngology2020
Interaction of functional and participation issues on quality of life after total laryngectomy.
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- Surviving cancer following total laryngectomy: a phenomenological study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023Article
- Sport in the Laryngectomized Patient: A Literature Review and Single Case Presentation.Journal of personalized medicine · 2023Review
- New Heat and Moisture Exchangers for Laryngectomized Patients in Germany: Mixed Methods Study on the Expected Effectiveness.JMIR formative research · 2023Article
- Interaction of functional and participation issues on quality of life after total laryngectomy.Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology · 2020Article
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Abstract
objectiveTotal laryngectomy (TL) leads to lifelong physical changes which can lead to functional and participation issues. To assess the relationship between self-reported quality of life and functional and participation issues, a large international online questionnaire was used.
methodA questionnaire was sent out to 8119 recipients of whom 1705 (21%) responded. The questionnaire consisted of 26 questions regarding demographic information, product use of the respondents, experienced overall health and independence, and functional and participation issues. Respondents were grouped based on sex, age, time since TL, educational level, and country of residence. Questions were grouped in one measure of reported quality of life (r-QoL) and seven issue themes ("esthetic issues," "experienced limitations in daily activities," "avoiding social activities," "communication issues," "experienced vulnerability due to environmental factors," "pulmonary issues," and "sleep issues") to assess the underlying relations.
resultsThis study showed that more functional and participation issues and a lower r-QoL are reported in the group of younger respondents (<60 years), women, and respondents who have had the TL procedure less than 2 years ago. The issue themes "experienced limitations in daily activities" and "avoiding social activities" are related to r-QoL. Most participants report "pulmonary issues," and these issues have a strong correlation with most other themes.
conclusionThe ability to participate in meaningful and social activities is a major factor in r-QoL. Due to the frequency and strong correlations of pulmonary issues with other issue themes, pulmonary issues might be an underlying cause of many other issues. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 3b.
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