Swallowing ability and its impact on dysphagia-specific health-related QOL in oral cavity cancer patients post-treatment.

CONCLUSION: Swallowing ability and depression were the most important factors associated with dysphagia-specific health-related QOL. Patient-centered swallowing rehabilitation programs are recommended to help cope with swallowing impairment.
PMID: 30322515 [PubMed - in process]

Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing - October 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Chen SC, Huang BS, Hung TM, Chang YL, Lin CY, Chung CY, Wu SC Tags: Eur J Oncol Nurs Source Type: research