Quality of life related to swallowing in patients with head and neck cancer
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https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-2724.2022v34i2e54582Keywords:
Deglutition, Head and neck neoplasm, Quality of life, Deglutition disordersAbstract
Introduction: In head and neck cancer (HNC), the sequelae related to the treatment and the location of the tumor itself can bring physical and functional changes, with an impact on the quality of life (QoL) of these patients. Objective: measure the impact of oral cancer on quality of life related to swallowing and oral health in patients with head and neck cancer after radiotherapy and/or surgery. Methods: 10 patients participated on study in medical post-treatment for head and neck cancer and they were submitted the quality of life questions M.D. Anderson Dysphagia Inventory, Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) and University of Washington quality of life questionnaire (UW-QOL). Results: The results of the emotional and functional domains of the MDADI protocol showed positive means, while the physical domain showed low day-to-day functioning and quality of life means. From the OHIP-14 questionnaire, it was found that 40% of participants were hated with a high index of impact on oral health. The dimensions “psychological discomfort” and “deficiency” negatively impact on patients QOL. “Activity” and “spittle” were the problems most reported, showing that, “spittle”, “humor” and “chewing” were the three most important domains on patient’s view verified from the UW-QOL protocol. Conclusion: Despite the small number of patients and the heterogeneity of tumor location, the results demonstrate that the CCP and the sequelae of its treatment can significantly impact the QoL of patients in several domains.
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