Original Articles · pages 304–307
Study of Psychological Well-Being and Quality of Life of Caregivers of Patients with Head and Neck Cancers: A Comparative Study with Normal Controls
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Deoshree Akhouri, Maria Madiha, Seema Devi, Suprakash Chaudhury. Study of Psychological Well-Being and Quality of Life of Caregivers of Patients with Head and Neck Cancers: A Comparative Study with Normal Controls. J Int Med Sci Acad. 2022;35(4):304–307.
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Background: Head and neck cancer (HNCs) usually begin in oral or nasal cavity, throat, salivary glands, sinuses, muscles/nerves in head and neck. Oral cavity cancer accounts for highest number of cases in Indian males and thyroid lesions as the third most common. Diagnosis of cancer creates a certain amount of burden on caregivers. Caregivers often hide their concerns and worries, and pre fer not to disclose it. Aim: To assess and compare the psychological well-being, andquality of life of caregivers of HNCs patients. Methods: Total of65caregivers of patients diagnosed with HNCs referred from Radiotherapy OPD were taken. Those fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria were selected.
Keywords
Cancer, psychological well-being, quality of life, caregivers the caregivers. In Indian settings, caregivers are often the near family members, such as spouse, children, extended family or friends