Factors influencing body image in posttreatment oral cavity cancer patients.

Ya-Lan ChangBing-Shen HuangTsung-Min HungChien-Yu LinShu-Ching Chen

Published in: Psycho-oncology (2019)

This study of posttreatment OCC patients indicated that depression and fear of social interaction strongly influenced overall body image, perceived attractiveness, and dissatisfaction with body appearance.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
depressive symptoms
mental health
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
healthcare
physical activity
social support
patient reported outcomes