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Alexandra Meyer

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Inanspruchnahme von Selbsthilfegruppen für Laryngektomierte in Mitteldeutschland

2012

Selbsthilfegruppen (SHG) dienen als Informationsquelle, Bewaltigungsressource und zur Vertretung von Patienteninteressen. Unbekannt war bisher, wie haufig diese von Laryn­gektomierten genutzt werden und wodurch sich Inanspruchnehmer von Nichtinanspruchnehmern unterscheiden. In einer multizentrischen Studie wurden 224 laryngektomierte Pa­tienten ein Jahr postoperativ hinsichtlich der Teilnahme an SHG und moglicher Pradiktoren mittels eines halbstrukturierten Interviews und standardisierter Fragebogen befragt. Insgesamt 23% der laryngektomierten Patienten gehen regelmasig in eine SHG. Die Mitgliedschaft ist wahrscheinlicher bei Pa­tienten mit hoherem Bildungsgrad und besserem Einkommen, beim …

Gynecologymedicine.medical_specialtyOtorhinolaryngologyMulticenter studybusiness.industrymedicinebusinessUtilization reviewLaryngo-Rhino-Otologie
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Effects of finding the speech-language pathologist likeable on postlaryngectomy speech intelligibility outcomes

2021

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) work with patients after total laryngectomy (TL) to regain verbal communication. The influence of the quality of the therapeutic relationship on the success of TL voice rehabilitation in terms of speech intelligibility is not known. Finding each other likeable is an important factor in establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships in everyday life. The fit of therapist and client is relevant to the therapeutic relationship. The purpose of this study therefore was to assess the association between the degree of SLPs’ likeability ratings and postlaryngectomy speech intelligibility. <b><…

Linguistics and Languagemedicine.medical_specialtySpeech-Language Pathologymedicine.medical_treatmentLaryngectomyalliedhealthAudiologyIntelligibility (communication)Language and LinguisticsSpeech and HearingNonverbal communicationInterpersonal relationshipmedicineHumansSpeechProspective StudiesAssociation (psychology)RehabilitationSpeech IntelligibilityLPN and LVNprimarycarePathologistsLaryngectomyTherapeutic relationshipCommunication DisordersCohortPsychology
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Multicenter prospective study on the use and outcome of rehabilitation after total laryngectomy in Germany

2018

Background The purpose of this study was to assess the use and outcome of rehabilitation after total laryngectomy in Germany. Methods We enrolled patients who were scheduled for total laryngectomy, approached them again after surgery, after 3 months and 1 year. Patients completed questionnaires and were interviewed. Results Of 309 participants, 14% had not received any rehabilitation. Reasons for nonuse were primarily ongoing treatment and poor health. Users of rehabilitation had 4 times the odds of attaining any ability to speak compared to nonusers (odds ratio 3.8, P = .02). The main aim of rehabilitation from the perspective of the users was speech rehabilitation, mentioned by 71% before…

Malemedicine.medical_specialtyVoice Qualitymedicine.medical_treatmentLaryngectomySpeech TherapyOutcome (game theory)OddsCohort Studies03 medical and health sciences0302 clinical medicineQuality of lifeReference ValuesGermanySurveys and QuestionnairesmedicineHumansProspective Studies030223 otorhinolaryngologyProspective cohort studyLaryngeal NeoplasmsPostoperative CareRehabilitationbusiness.industrySpeech IntelligibilityOdds ratioSpeech rehabilitationPrognosisLaryngectomyTreatment OutcomeOtorhinolaryngologyPatient Satisfaction030220 oncology & carcinogenesisQuality of LifePhysical therapyFemaleLarynx ArtificialbusinessHead & Neck
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Berufliche Rehabilitation nach Laryngektomie

2013

Ziel dieser Studie war es herauszufinden, wie viele Patienten nach einer Laryn­gektomie (LE) erfolgreich ins Berufsleben zuruckkehren und welche Faktoren eine berufliche Wiedereingliederung unterstutzen. Laryngektomierte (n=231) im Alter von bis zu 60 Jahren wurden vor der LE (t1), vor der Anschlussheilbehandlung (AHB) (t2), am Ende der AHB (t3), 1 Jahr nach LE (t4), 2 Jahre nach LE (t5) und 3 Jahre nach LE (t6) mithilfe von strukturierten Interviews und Fragebogen befragt. Vor der LE waren n=76 (38%) der Befragten erwerbstatig, 34% erwerbslos, 23% erhielten eine Erwerbsminderungsrente und 3% waren in Vorruhestand. 1 Jahr nach der LE waren 13% erwerbstatig, 2 Jahre nach LE 15% und 3 Jahre n…

Gynecologymedicine.medical_specialtyOtorhinolaryngologybusiness.industryLaryngectomy rehabilitationFollow up studiesmedicineVocational rehabilitationbusinessReturn to workBerufliche rehabilitationLaryngo-Rhino-Otologie
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Psychische Belastung und Lebensqualität bei Tinnituspatienten

2012

Tinnitus ist eine Erkrankung mit hoher Pravalenz, welche haufig psychische Storungen nach sich zieht. Mit der vorliegenden Studie sollte untersucht werden, in welchen konkreten Dimensionen die gesundheitsbezogene Lebensqualitat bei Tinnituspatienten eingeschrankt ist, und wie sich diese Einschrankungen wahrend und nach Therapie, einschlieslich einer hyperbaren Sauerstofftherapie, andern. 120 ambulant oder stationar behandelte Patienten mit Tinnitus wurden zu 3 Zeitpunkten untersucht: am Beginn (t1) und am Ende (t2) der 2-wochigen Therapie sowie 4 Wochen danach (t3). Eingesetzt wurden die Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, das Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory und der Lebensqualitatsfra…

Gynecologymedicine.medical_specialtyOtorhinolaryngologybusiness.industrymedicineMental loadbusinessLaryngo-Rhino-Otologie
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Quality of life during the first year after partial laryngectomy: Longitudinal study

2018

This prospective study was conducted to assess changes in quality of life (QOL) of patients who undergo a partial laryngectomy.The European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaires Core and Head and Neck (EORTC-QLQ-C30, QLQ-HN35) were used preprocedure (n = 218), 1 week (n = 159), 3 months (n = 122), and 1 year after partial laryngectomy (n = 88). Changes over time were analyzed with the Wilcoxon signed rank test and the Holm-Bonferroni method, and interpreted regarding clinical relevance.Most subscales worsened 1 week postprocedure, but many recovered to baseline level after 1 year. Dyspnea and cognitive functioning deteriorated over time, with worst…

AdultMaleLongitudinal studymedicine.medical_specialtyTime FactorsLaryngectomy03 medical and health sciencesPostoperative Complications0302 clinical medicineQuality of lifeSurveys and QuestionnairesHumansMedicineLongitudinal StudiesProspective Studies030223 otorhinolaryngologyProspective cohort studyHead and neckLaryngeal NeoplasmsPartial laryngectomyAgedAged 80 and overbusiness.industryCarcinomaHead and neck cancersocial sciencesMiddle Agedmedicine.diseasehumanitiesOtorhinolaryngology030220 oncology & carcinogenesisQuality of LifePhysical therapyFemalebusinessHead & Neck
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Tobacco and alcohol consumption after total laryngectomy and survival: A German multicenter prospective cohort study

2016

Background We examined the relation of tobacco and alcohol consumption after total laryngectomy with overall survival (OS). Methods Tobacco and alcohol consumption was assessed at 5 time points after total laryngectomy. Patients were followed up for survival until December 31, 2014. A multivariate Cox regression was fitted to test for differences in OS. Results Three hundred fifty-nine patients were included in this study. Compared to former smokers, never smokers had hazard ratios (HRs) of 0.88 (95% confidence intervals [CIs] = 0.50–1.59), and continuous smokers 1.31 (95% CI = 0.87–1.96). Constantly high alcohol consumption after total laryngectomy had an HR of 2.19 (95% CI = 1.30–3.67). D…

medicine.medical_specialtyProportional hazards modelbusiness.industrymedicine.medical_treatmentHazard ratioConfidence intervalSurgeryLaryngectomy03 medical and health sciences0302 clinical medicineOtorhinolaryngology030220 oncology & carcinogenesisInternal medicineCohortmedicine030212 general & internal medicineRisk factorProspective cohort studybusinessCohort studyHead & Neck
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