ArticleIndian journal of palliative care
Correlation between Symptom Burden and Perceived Distress in Advanced Head and Neck Cancer: A Prospective Observational Study.
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- Choice and Death: Analysis of Medical Assistance in Dying for Head and Neck Cancer in Ontario.The Laryngoscope · 2026Article
- Development and validation of the questionnaire "Spiritual Needs in Palliative Care" in Finnish.Palliative & supportive care · 2026Article
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- Frailty and Increased Levels of Symptom Burden Can Predict the Presence of Each Other in HNSCC Patients.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
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Abstract
objectivesHead and neck cancer (HNC) account for major cancer burden in the Indian population. Patients often present with a diversity of distressing physical and psychological symptoms, significantly affecting their quality of life. This study aims to determine the correlation between symptom cluster and perceived distress in such patients. MATERIALS AND
methodsThis single center prospective observational study was done on 175 adults advanced HNC patients referred to palliative medicine outpatient clinic. Patients fulfilling eligibility criteria were regularly assessed for their symptoms and distress at baseline and followed up at days 7, 14, and 28.
resultsMost patients belong to the age group of 40-50 years and having a diagnosis carcinoma of the tongue. The most common symptoms presented were pain, tiredness, loss of appetite, and feeling of well-being. We observed statistically significant correlation between total ESAS score and distress levels in patients at days 0, 7, and 14, respectively, (
conclusionOutpatient palliative care consultations have shown significant improvement in symptom and distress score. Perceived distress in a person can not only be related to physical symptoms. Acute control of symptom may uncover underlying psychosocial and spiritual issues which need to be addressed promptly for better quality of life.
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