What determines quality of life in patients with vestibular schwannoma?

Ineke M J PruijnWietske KievitMayke A Hentschel Jef J S MulderHenricus P M Kunst

Published in: Clinical otolaryngology : official journal of ENT-UK ; official journal of Netherlands Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology & Cervico-Facial Surgery (2020)

A lack of energy, anxiety, headache and balance problems are the strongest predictors of both SF-36 physical and mental QoL in patients with VS. More awareness and supportive care regarding energy, anxiety, headache and balance in informing, evaluating and treating patients with VS could improve QoL.

Keyphrases

mental health
sleep quality
healthcare
palliative care
physical activity
quality improvement
pain management
depressive symptoms