Illness Perceptions, Psychological Distress and Coping Strategies as Predictors of Quality of Life After Radiotherapy in Head and Neck Cancer Patients

Abstract

The study aims to assess the predictive values of certain psychological factors on the quality of life in patients with Head and Neck Cancer after radiotherapy. The authors conclude that the identification and the understanding of the depressive symptoms of patients, their beliefs about their illness as well as their coping strategies may provide the basis for timely implementation of appropriate intervention that may improve the quality of life in patients.