Voice-related quality of life after total laryngectomy: a scoping review of recent evidence
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Total laryngectomy (TL) significantly impacts voice-related quality of life (VRQoL). Patients face communication and social challenges, highlighting the need for improved rehabilitation and support after this procedure.
Area Of Science
- Otolaryngology
- Speech and Language Pathology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background
- Laryngeal cancer frequently necessitates total laryngectomy (TL), leading to voice loss and impacting Quality of Life (QoL).
- Voice-Related Quality of Life (VRQoL) post-TL is an under-researched area in rehabilitation.
- This study addresses the gap by evaluating the impact of TL on patients' VRQoL.
Purpose Of The Study
- To conduct a scoping review on the impact of total laryngectomy (TL) on voice-related quality of life (VRQoL).
- To identify and synthesize existing research on VRQoL outcomes following TL.
Main Methods
- A comprehensive scoping review was performed.
- Searches were conducted across major electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, Web of Science).
- Inclusion/exclusion criteria were applied to select studies focusing on TL and VRQoL.
Main Results
- Eleven papers were included in the review.
- Total laryngectomy (TL) significantly diminishes VRQoL.
- Key issues include communication difficulties in noise, social anxiety, and physical voice production challenges, leading to lower QoL scores.
Conclusions
- Total laryngectomy (TL) profoundly affects patients' VRQoL.
- Despite treatment advances, communication and social integration remain challenging for post-TL patients.
- Enhanced support and tailored rehabilitation strategies are crucial for improving VRQoL.
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