| Literature DB >> 26037739 |
J Hoole1, A Kanatas2, A Calvert3, S N Rogers4, A B Smith5, D A Mitchell6.
Abstract
Problems with intimacy in patients with cancer of the head and neck may not be recognised. Our aim was to review published papers on patient-reported outcomes that record concerns about intimacy, sex, and function, to help develop a tool for use in head and neck cancer. We specifically looked for instruments with evidence of validation in patients with cancer, which could be used to identify problems with intimacy and sexuality. After evaluating 2563 papers, we identified 20 that satisfied our inclusion criteria, and these have been presented in a tabulated form. This review has shown the need to develop a questionnaire on intimacy that is specific to patients with cancer of the head and neck. It is an important issue that must be addressed by clinical and research teams, and will be done most effectively if it is linked to specific interventions.Entities:
Keywords: Quality of life; head and neck cancer; health related quality of life; intimacy; oral cancer; psychosexual therapy
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Year: 2015 PMID： 26037739 DOI： 10.1016/j.bjoms.2015.05.003
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg ISSN： 0266-4356 Impact factor: 1.651