Treatment planning, total rehabilitation and quality of life of the head and neck cancer patient
Ciênc. cult. (Säo Paulo)
; 46(1/2): 101-7, Jan.-Abr. 1994. tab
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em Inglês
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RESUMO
Head and neck cancers are devastating diseases for which there are numerous therapeutic options that will result in a high cure rate, but with significant physical and psychosocial sequelae. The ultimate goal of treatment is disease eradication an rehabilitation of physiological, psychological and social status. To achieve this objective it is necessary to avoid fragmented care. Good medical care involves a concerted effort of several medical disciplines, as well as collaboration of dentists, speech therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists, nurses, nutrition specialists and social workers. The rehabilitation program should start when cancer treatment is planned. With the increase in rehabilitation measures and consequent decrease in morbidity the improvement in the quality of life of the head and neck cancer patient becomes a realistic possibility. Several developments in plastic surgery (myocutaneous flaps, microsurgery) and maxillofacial prosthesis have resulted in great improvement in function and cosmetic appearance. Self concept, self-esteem, and body image immediately follow survival in order of in importance. The patient's self-image is crucial for his/her reintegration and adaptation to family, social life and work. Several recent publications have introduced quality of life parameters as an integral part of the evaluation process in clinical practice. The quality of life concept in the health sciences is used to describe aspects of health status as physical symptoms, daily activity level, psychological well-being, and social functioning. Finally, some highlights of the quality of life measurement are reviewed.
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Bases de dados internacionais
Base de dados:
LILACS
Assunto principal:
Qualidade de Vida
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Autoimagem
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Imagem Corporal
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Neoplasias de Cabeça e Pescoço
Aspecto:
Preferência do paciente
Limite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Ciênc. cult. (Säo Paulo)
Assunto da revista:
Ciência
Ano de publicação:
1994
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
