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ArticleEuropean archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery2024

The psychosocial needs of head and neck cancer patients: a multicenter study.

Andrea Ferri, Giovanni Lilloni, Gabriele Molteni, Alberto Grammatica, Guglielmo Ronzani, Francesca Gennarini, Claudia Montenegro, Gerardo Borriello, Giovanni Dell'Aversana Orabona, Stefania Sivero

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Article in European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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10 authors.

Andrea FerriMaxillo-Facial Surgery Division, Head and Neck Department, University of Parma, Parma, Italy.
Giovanni LilloniMaxillo-Facial Surgery Division, Head and Neck Department, University of Parma, Parma, Italy. Giovanni.lilloni.md@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0009-4265-097X
Gabriele MolteniOtolaryngology and Audiology Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria of Bologna, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
Alberto GrammaticaDepartment of Head and Neck Surgery, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy.
Guglielmo RonzaniDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
Francesca GennariniDepartment of Head and Neck Surgery, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy.
Claudia MontenegroDepartment of Head and Neck Surgery, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy.
Gerardo BorrielloHead and Neck Section, Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Science, University of Naples Federico II, Napoli, Italy.
Giovanni Dell'Aversana OrabonaHead and Neck Section, Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Science, University of Naples Federico II, Napoli, Italy.
Stefania SiveroDepartment of Public Health, University of Naples Federico II, Napoli, Italy.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionCancer is among the most frequent pathologies and a major cause of death and disability. Scientific research and surgeons focus mainly on aspects relating to etiopathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment, but often neglect the psychological needs of patients and related social factors. The aim of this study is to investigate the psychological and social needs of patients affected by head and neck cancer to improve patient management and achieve more empathetic care. MATERIALS AND

methodsThe Need Evaluation Questionnaire (NEQ) was administered to adult patients who had to undergo surgery in 4 Italian tertiary head and neck cancer centers the day before the operation.

results188 patients affected by stage I-IV head and neck tumors were enrolled. The main needs expressed by patients fall under the categories of either "information and dialogue", (64.3% more information about future conditions, 50% more information about treatments, 45% more information about the diagnosis, 44% more reassurance) or "spiritual support" (50% need to talk to someone who had the same experience as them).

conclusionsCommon methods of explaining diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis have proven unsatisfactory to patients and most also require more psychosocial support. This highlights the need to implement interventions and activities that are increasingly geared toward supporting the psychological and relational aspects of the care journey.

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Head and Neck NeoplasmsNeeds AssessmentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansItalyMaleMiddle AgedPatient Education as TopicSocial SupportSurveys and QuestionnairesCancerHead and neckPsychosocial needsQuality of life

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