Quality of life, craniomandibular function, and psychosocial factors related to pain and movement in patients with head and neck cancer.

Beatriz Arranz-MartínJosé L Del-Castillo-Pardo-de-VeraJosé L Cebrián-CarreteroDavid Rouco-GarcíaCarlos Fernández-OlivaAlfonso Gil-Martínez

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2024)

Patients with HNC experience negative effects in their QoL, related to their impairment in craniomandibular function. Fear of movement, pain intensity, and catastrophism are associated with poorer functionality; relationships that should be considered when attempting to improve health care.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
healthcare
pain management
neuropathic pain
mental health
high intensity
spinal cord injury
postoperative pain
prefrontal cortex
affordable care act