Open AccessA Study to Assess the Quality of Life of Postoperative Patients With Oral Cancer in B.R.A I.R.C.H., AIIMS, New Delhi
Author(s) -
N. Paulose,
Aditi Sinha,
S. V. S. Deo
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of global oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.002
H-Index - 17
ISSN - 2378-9506
DOI - 10.1200/jgo.18.14100
Subject(s) - medicine , new delhi , quality of life (healthcare) , head and neck cancer , indian subcontinent , cancer , head and neck , neck dissection , surgery , general surgery , nursing , ancient history , metropolitan area , pathology , history
Cancer is a leading cause of death in both developed and underdeveloped countries in the world. The Indian subcontinent accounts for one-third of the world burden of head and neck cancer. Surgery is the standard treatment of choice for head and neck cancers. It is imperative to give supportive care to improve the quality of life. Aim: To assess the quality of life of postoperative patients with oral cancer in B.R.A I.R.C.H, AIIMS, New Delhi. Methodology: The study was conducted at B.R.A.I.R.C.H, AIIMS, New Delhi. The data were collected by convenience sampling from 50 adults who underwent surgery for oral during June 2017 to December 2017. Standardized self-structured EORTC QOL(H&N) was used to assess the perceived level of the quality of life of postoperative patients with oral cancer during hospital stay and at one month follow-up. Ethical clearance was obtained from institutional ethics committee. Results: 80% patients were male. Majority of the patients underwent mandibulectomy (66%) modified neck dissection (60%) and regional flap reconstruction (56%). The major symptoms perceived during hospital stay were pain (98%), speech problem (84%), problem in opening mouth (82%), felt ill (80%), weight loss (74%), etc. and at one month follow-up were problem in opening mouth (90.6%), pain (90.5%), speech problem (83.6%), weight loss (82%), among many others. There was a significant decrease in the perceived pain (11.2 ± 2.99) at one month follow-up (9.12 ± 3.42). Conclusion: Most of the patients experience pain, problem in opening mouth, sticky saliva, speech problem, trouble in social contact, weight loss, etc.