Mental health considerations in patients undergoing complex head and neck reconstruction. Issue 5 (5th July 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Philteos, Justine; Noel, Christopher W.; Hallet, Jullie; Eskander, Antoine
• Is Part Of: Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery. Volume 30:Issue 5(2022)
• Page Start: 380
• Page End: 383
• Publication Date: 2022-07-05
• Subjects: cancer -- mental health -- patient-reported outcomes -- psychiatric utilization -- screening -- self-harm -- self-injury -- suicide; Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; Neck -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Head -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.51
• DOI: 10.1097/MOO.0000000000000827
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1068-9508

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose of review: To summarize recent advances in the psycho-oncology literature, with a focus on findings relevant to the head and neck cancer patient. Recent findings: Patients with cancer are at an increased risk of suicide and self-harm. Head and neck cancer patients are among the highest risk compared with other cancer patients. Unique challenges pertaining to disfigurement and voicelessness may, in part, explain these observations. Patient-reported outcome measures can be used to help identify high-risk patients. Summary: Psychosocial support needs are highest for head and neck cancer patients. Patient-reported outcome measures should be integrated within clinical workflows to identify high-risk patients.