ArticleBMC research notes2021
Dysphagia and its impact on the quality of life of head and neck cancer patients: institution-based cross-sectional study.
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18 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 24 citations in OpenAlex.
- Impact of Oncological Treatment on Quality of Life in Patients with Head and Neck Malignancies: A Systematic Literature Review (2020-2025).Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2025Pooled it
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- The Impact of Malnutrition and Multimodal Prehabilitation on Quality of Life in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Following Resection and Microvascular Reconstruction: A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- A retrospective audit of audiology encounters in patients undergoing Cisplatin treatment at a large Australian tertiary cancer care centre.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2026Article
- Experiences of swallowing and communication after nasopharyngeal cancer in Malaysian men: a qualitative study.BMC cancer · 2026Article
- Volunteers with and without a history of head and neck cancer swallowing, saliva, and QOL in head/neck cancer.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Observational
- The Role of Dysphagia on Head and Neck Cancer Patients' Quality of Life, Functional Disabilities and Psychological Distress: Outcomes of Cancer Rehabilitation from an Observational Single-Center Study.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2025Observational
- Lived experiences of dysphagia-related quality of life among esophageal cancer patients: a qualitative study.Health and quality of life outcomes · 2025Article
- Proteomic Analysis of Biomarkers Predicting Treatment Response in Patients with Head and Neck Cancers.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Article
- Dysphagia, Voice Problems and Health Related Quality of Life Among Head and Neck Cancer Survivors.Journal of caring sciences · 2024Article
- Sparing Swallowing-Related Structures Reduces Post-Radiotherapy Dysphagia in Oropharyngeal Cancer.Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP · 2024Article
- Improved quality of life in head and neck cancer patients treated with modern arc radiotherapy techniques - A prospective longitudinal analysis.Frontiers in oncology · 2024Article
- Improving compliance with swallowing exercise to decrease radiotherapy-related dysphagia in patients with head and neck cancer.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2023Review
- Changes in oral function, swallowing function, and quality of life in patients with head and neck cancer: a prospective cohort study.BMC oral health · 2022Article
- Study on dysphagia from 2012 to 2021: A bibliometric analysisFrontiers in neurology · 2022Article
- Quality of life among patients with cancer and their family caregivers in the Sub-Saharan region: A systematic review of quantitative studies.PLOS global public health · 2022Article
- The health risks of dysphagia for patients with head and neck cancer: a multicentre prospective observational study.Journal of translational medicine · 2021Observational
- Interventional Nerve Procedures for Pain Related to Head-and-Neck Cancer: A Systematic Review.Indian journal of palliative careReview
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Abstract
objectiveImpaired swallowing is a primary medical concern in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients. Swallowing therapy and supportive care to relieve swallowing problems among HNC patients are recommended. However, no data shows the effect of dysphagia on the quality of life (QoL) among Ethiopian patients. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess swallowing function and its impact on QoL.
resultsThe sample included 102 HNC patients who visited oncology clinics at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital. Majority were male (53.90%), employed (70.6%), single (57.80%), and completed some level of formal education (66.60%) with a mean age of 42.58 years (SD ± 14.08). More than half of the patients (69.6%) medical expenses were covered by the government. Most were suffering from advanced stage HNC (59.80%), squamous cell carcinoma (62.70%), and the most prevalent tumor location was nasopharynx (40.20%). The mean MDADI score was 53.29 (SD ± 15.85). Being female, low income, suffering from laryngeal cancer, advanced tumor, and undergoing a single modality therapy were crucial determinants of poor QoL related to swallowing problems. It is recommended to assess swallowing related QoL of patients using a validated tool and be included in treatment protocols.
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