Women's perspective on life after total laryngectomy: a qualitative study.
Klaske E van SluisAnne F KornmanLisette van der MolenMichiel W M van den BrekelGili YaronPublished in: International journal of language & communication disorders (2019)
Women who undergo total laryngectomy are likely to experience issues in returning to work, the performance of informal care-work, the spousal relationship, intimacy and social interaction due to stigmatization. Medical pretreatment counselling and multidisciplinary rehabilitation programmes should help patients form realistic expectations and prepare them for the changes they will face. A gender- and age-matched laryngectomized patient visitor can contribute to this process. Rehabilitation programmes should incorporate the partner and offer psychosocial support for women following total laryngectomy to return to their former roles in family life, social life and work-related activities.
Keyphrases
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- healthcare
- mental health
- end stage renal disease
- pregnancy outcomes
- cervical cancer screening
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- newly diagnosed
- palliative care
- peritoneal dialysis
- prognostic factors
- case report
- hiv testing
- pain management
- chronic pain
- patient reported outcomes
- hepatitis c virus
- hiv infected
- drug induced
- antiretroviral therapy
- human immunodeficiency virus
- health insurance