Psychosocial distress is prevalent in head and neck cancer patients

Buchmann, Luke; Conlee, John W.; Hunt, Jason P.; Agarwal, Jayant P.; White, Shelley

doi:10.1002/lary.23886

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“…Of items common to the PL versions, all items with significant relationship with distress in previous research [15][16][17] also had a significant relationship with distress in our PCA analysis, as outlined below. Three of the five strongest predictors identified by VanHoose et al [15] were on the first component in our PCA (worry, sleep and nervousness), with the other two (getting around and financial) loaded on the second and fourth components, respectively.…”

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“…Items which did not load on one of the major components were entered as single-item dichotomous independent variables. Age (years, continuous variable) and gender (dichotomous) were also included as independent variables as they have previously been shown to demonstrate a relationship with distress [15,16].…”

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“…Few published studies have used multivariate statistics to examine the relationship between distress and PL items [15][16][17]. It should be noted that these three studies used slightly modified versions of the PL; thus, direct comparisons are somewhat limited.…”

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“…They found five variables independently contributed to distress: worry, getting around, financial, sleep and nervousness. Buchmann et al [16] conducted two logistic regression analyses, one using domain scores and one using items significantly associated with categorised distress score. Four independent predictors of distress were identified: emotional concerns, family concerns, physical concerns and depression history (a new item).…”

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Which items on the distress thermometer problem list are the most distressing?

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The DT and PL function as intended, quantifying negative emotional experience (distress) and identifying bio-psychosocial sources of distress. We offer two suggestions to minimise PL response time whilst targeting PL items most related to distress, thereby increasing clinical utility. To identify patients who might require specialised psychological services, we suggest the DT followed by a short, case-finding instrument for patients over threshold on the DT. To identify other important sources of distress, we suggest using a modified PL of 14 key items, with the 15th item 'any other problem' as a simple safety net question. Shorter times for patient completion and clinician response to endorsed PL items will maximise acceptance and clinical utility.

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“…The medical complications of dysphagia following head and neck cancer (HNC), including aspiration, malnutrition, and dehydration are now well recognised (Agarwal et al, 2011;Buchmann, Conlee, Hunt, Agarwal, & White, 2013;Cartmill, Cornwell, Ward, Davidson, & Porceddu, 2011bHutcheson & Lewin, 2012;Nguyen et al, 2008). As a consequence, in more recent literature there has been increased consideration of the functional outcomes and changes to quality of life (QoL) associated with dysphagia in the HNC population (Llewellyn, Weinman, McGurk, & Humphris, 2008;Lovell, Wong, Loh, Ngo, & Wilson, 2005;Nguyen et al, 2005).…”

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The lived experience of dysphagia following non-surgical treatment for head and neck cancer

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Patient‐reported outcomes, body composition, and nutrition status in patients with head and neck cancer: Results from an exploratory randomized controlled exercise trial

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BACKGROUND:Patients with head and neck cancer experience loss of weight and muscle mass, decreased functioning, malnutrition, depression, and declines in quality of life during and after treatment. The purpose of this exploratory randomized study was to determine the optimal timing for the initiation of a lifestyle and progressive resistance exercise training intervention (during or after radiation therapy), as determined by intervention adherence and by comparing between-group outcomes across 24 weeks. METHODS: Sixty patients with head and neck cancer were randomized to engage in a 12-week lifestyle intervention and progressive resistancetraining program either during radiation treatment or immediately after completion. The primary outcome of body compositionspecifically, lean body mass, body mass index, and body fat-as well as secondary outcomes of fitness, quality of life, depression, and nutrition status were evaluated. RESULTS: The progressive resistance-training intervention carried out during treatment did not significantly influence the primary outcome of body composition, despite a significant increase in weekly physical activity reported by the intervention group. A small-to-medium intervention effect was noted for some secondary outcomes, including fitness, quality of life, and nutrition status. Regardless of whether patients received the immediate or delayed progressive resistance-training intervention, the analysis revealed a main effect of time on body composition, fitness, quality of life, depression, and nutritional scores. CONCLUSIONS: Although the intervention during treatment did not reduce the loss of lean body mass, delaying the exercise program until after treatment completion was associated with improved intervention adherence, a finding with important clinical implications. Cancer 2016;122:1185

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Psychosocial distress is prevalent in head and neck cancer patients

Abstract: Psychosocial distress was found to be high in the HNC population. Factors associated with increased distress level included a self-reported history of depression, family concerns, emotional concerns, and physical concerns.

Cited by 64 publications

References 23 publications

Which items on the distress thermometer problem list are the most distressing?

Which items on the distress thermometer problem list are the most distressing?

The lived experience of dysphagia following non-surgical treatment for head and neck cancer

Patient‐reported outcomes, body composition, and nutrition status in patients with head and neck cancer: Results from an exploratory randomized controlled exercise trial

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