The relationship between physical impairments, quality of life and disability of the neck and upper limb in patients following neck dissection

Journal of Cancer Survivorship : Research and Practice
Elise M GaneShaun P O'Leary

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between physical impairments, quality of life and disability in patients following neck dissection, with consideration of patient and clinical characteristics. Cross-sectional study of patients < 5 years after neck dissection for head and neck cancer. Quality of life and self-reported disability were measured with the Neck Dissection Impairment Index, Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand, and Neck Disability Index. Active neck and shoulder range of motion and isometric muscle strength were also assessed. Generalised linear modelling was used to explore relationships between variables. Eighty-four participants (68% male, median age 61 years) demonstrated reduced quality of life (median (interquartile range) score = 76 (49, 93) from 0 (worst) to 100 (best)), and mild levels of upper limb (14 (2, 32)) and neck disability (14 (6, 28)) (from 0 (best) to 100 (worst)). Bilateral neck dissection was associated with reduced quality of life (coeff (95% CI) = - 12.49 (- 24.69, - 0.29)). Post-operative chemoradiation therapy was associated with reduced quality of life (- 21.46 (- 37.57, - 5.35)) and neck disability (0.71 (0.10, 1.32)). Measures of shoulder flexibility or...Continue Reading

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