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  • Qualitative Health Research
  • Psychosocial Oncology
  • Communication Sciences

Background:

  • Total laryngectomy significantly alters an individual's ability to communicate, breathe, swallow, and appearance.
  • The psychosocial and existential challenges following laryngectomy require comprehensive understanding and support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore meaning-making and adjustment processes in individuals with a total laryngectomy (IWL).
  • To assess the capacity of primary supporters (PS) and health professionals (HP) in addressing the psychosocial needs of IWL.

Main Methods:

  • A constructivist grounded theory approach guided by symbolic interactionism.
  • Semi-structured interviews were conducted with individuals who underwent total laryngectomy, their primary supporters, and health professionals.

Main Results:

  • IWL reported significant shifts in self-identity, with reframing patterns ranging from destabilized to transformed.
  • Loss of self-expression affected communicative participation, personal style, food preferences, and social roles.
  • Existing support systems were often ill-equipped to manage the psychosocial needs of IWL.

Conclusions:

  • Self-expression loss post-laryngectomy critically impacts self-identity and adjustment.
  • Identity reframing is influenced by perceptions of disability, disfigurement, social reactions, and available support.
  • Enhanced resources, education, and training are crucial for PS and HP to provide holistic care to IWL.