Perspective on enhancing quality of life in oral cancer patients: Integrative approaches and comprehensive care

Oral Oncology Reports Pub Date : 2024-08-12 DOI:10.1016/j.oor.2024.100633

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Abstract

Oral cancer poses a global health challenge with high morbidity and mortality rates. Treatments, including surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, profoundly impact patients' quality of life (QoL). Enhancing QoL requires a comprehensive approach that integrates physical health management, psychological support, social support, and integrative and palliative care.

Effective pain management, nutritional support, and oral rehabilitation are crucial for maintaining physical health. Psychological support through counseling, psychotherapy, and mind-body interventions addresses emotional distress. Social support from family, caregivers, and community resources is essential for practical and emotional needs. Integrative care approaches and early palliative care provide holistic, patient-centered solutions.

This manuscript emphasizes the necessity of a holistic approach to improve the QoL for oral cancer patients, advocating for comprehensive, compassionate care plans that address physical, emotional, and social dimensions.

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提高口腔癌患者生活质量的视角：综合方法和全面护理

口腔癌是一项全球性的健康挑战，发病率和死亡率都很高。包括手术、放疗和化疗在内的治疗对患者的生活质量（QoL）影响深远。要提高生活质量，就必须采取综合方法，将身体健康管理、心理支持、社会支持以及综合和姑息治疗结合起来。有效的疼痛管理、营养支持和口腔康复对维持身体健康至关重要。通过心理咨询、心理治疗和身心干预提供心理支持，可以解决情绪困扰。来自家庭、护理人员和社区资源的社会支持对于满足实际和情感需求至关重要。综合护理方法和早期姑息治疗提供了以患者为中心的整体解决方案。本手稿强调了采用整体方法改善口腔癌患者 QoL 的必要性，提倡针对身体、情感和社会层面制定全面、富有同情心的护理计划。

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Oral Oncology Reports

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