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Andreas Boehm

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International validation of the revised European Organisation for Research and treatment of cancer head and neck cancer module, the EORTC QLQ-HN43

2019

Background: We validated the new European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Head and Neck Module (EORTC QLQ-HN43). Methods: We enrolled 812 patients with head and neck cancer from 18 countries. Group 1 completed the questionnaire before therapy, and 3 and 6 months later. In group 2 (survivors), we determined test–retest reliability using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC). Internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach's Alpha, the scale structure with confirmatory factor analysis, and discriminant validity with known-group comparisons. Results: Cronbach's alpha was >0.70 in 10 of the 12 multi-item scales. All standardized factor loadings exceeded…

Multimodal therapiesQuality of lifeMalemedicine.medical_specialtySDG 16 - PeacePsychometricsIntraclass correlationMedizinSensitivity and Specificity03 medical and health sciences0302 clinical medicineCronbach's alphaQuality of lifeSurveys and QuestionnairesValidationOutcome Assessment Health CaremedicineHumansProspective Studies030212 general & internal medicineHead and neck cancerReliability (statistics)AgedAged 80 and overbusiness.industryHead and neck cancerSDG 16 - Peace Justice and Strong InstitutionsDiscriminant validityReproducibility of ResultsCancerMiddle Agedmedicine.diseaseCombined Modality Therapy/dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/peace_justice_and_strong_institutionsConfirmatory factor analysishumanitiesJustice and Strong Institutions3. Good healthEuropeChemoradiationOtorhinolaryngologyHead and Neck Neoplasms030220 oncology & carcinogenesisQuality of LifePhysical therapyFemalebusinessHead and Neck
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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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Course of social support and associations with distress after partial laryngectomy

2021

PURPOSE Social support has been shown to be positively associated with quality of life and adjustment after a cancer diagnosis. The present study investigates the course of social support up to one year after partial laryngectomy and its association with distress. DESIGN Longitudinal questionnaire study. SAMPLE A total of 428 patients after partial laryngectomy (mean age: 64, SD = 11, 91% male). METHODS Patients completed questionnaires before treatment (t1), one week after a partial laryngectomy (t2), 3 months (t3), and one year (t4) thereafter. Social support was evaluated at t2, t3, and t4 using a brief version of the Social Support Questionnaire. Distress was measured at t2, t3, and t4 …

MaleDescriptive statisticsbusiness.industrySocial SupportLaryngectomyMiddle AgedPsychiatry and Mental healthDistressSocial supportOncologyQuality of lifeSurveys and QuestionnairesQuality of LifeHumansMedicineFemaleLongitudinal StudiesProspective cohort studybusinessPsychosocialApplied PsychologyPartial laryngectomyClinical psychologyQuestionnaire studyJournal of Psychosocial Oncology
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Vorstellung des Screeningsystems (OncoFunction) für Funktionsstörungen im Kopf-Hals-Tumor-Follow-up

2015

Einleitung: Die Nachsorge von Kopf-Hals-Tumoren (KHT) fokussiert bisher auf die Therapiekontrolle. Daneben ist die Langzeitfunktionalitat sehr wichtig. Diese wird beobachtet, aber nicht standardisiert erfasst. Zusatzlich bestehen bei den Patienten oft psychoonkologische Komorbiditaten, die die objektive Bewertung erschweren. Aus diesem Grunde wurde von Tschiesner et al. ein auf dem „ICF Core Set for Head and Neck Cancer“ basierender Leitfaden zur Erfassung von funktionellen Beeintrachtigungen bei Patienten mit KHT entwickelt und ein Screening-Tool vorgestellt. Mit den positiven Erfahrungen bei anderen Tumorentitaten wurde eine elektronische Version des Tools entwickelt (OncoFunction). Metho…

0301 basic medicineGynecologymedicine.medical_specialtybusiness.industry03 medical and health sciences030104 developmental biology0302 clinical medicineOtorhinolaryngologyOncology030220 oncology & carcinogenesisMedicineScreening toolHead and neckbusinessTumorDiagnostik & Therapie
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Impact of socio-economic position on cancer stage at presentation: Findings from a large hospital-based study in Germany

2016

We explored the relationship between socio-economic characteristics and cancer stage at presentation. Patients admitted to a university hospital for diagnosis and treatment of cancer provided data on their education, vocational training, income, employment, job, health insurance and postcode. Tumor stage was classified according to the Union International Contre le Cancer (UICC). To analyze disparities in the likelihood of late-stage (UICC III/IV vs. I/II) diagnoses, logistic regression models adjusting for age and gender were used. Out of 1,012 patients, 572 (59%) had late-stage cancer. Separately tested, increased odds of advanced disease were associated with post-compulsory education com…

Cancer Researchbusiness.industrymedia_common.quotation_subjectOdds ratioDisability pensionLogistic regressionHealth equityOdds03 medical and health sciences0302 clinical medicineOncology030220 oncology & carcinogenesisVocational educationUnemploymentHealth careMedicine030212 general & internal medicinebusinessDemographymedia_commonInternational Journal of Cancer
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Measuring quality of life in patients with head and neck cancer: Update of the EORTC QLQ-H&N Module, Phase III

2014

Background The objective of this study was to pilot test an updated version of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Head and Neck Module (EORTC QLQ-H&N60). Methods Patients with head and neck cancer were asked to complete a list of 60 head and neck cancer-specific items comprising the updated EORTC head and neck module and the core questionnaire EORTC QLQ-C30. Debriefing interviews were conducted to identify any irrelevant items and confusing or upsetting wording. Results Interviews were performed with 330 patients from 17 countries, representing different head and neck cancer sites and treatments. Forty-one of the 60 items were retain…

medicine.medical_specialtyPsychometricsbusiness.industryDebriefingHead and neck cancerHead necksocial sciencesmedicine.diseasehumanitiesSurgeryOtorhinolaryngologyQuality of lifePhysical therapyMedicineIn patientPilot testbusinessHead and neckHead & Neck
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