A5036812421- Voice and Speech Disorders
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Ear and Head Tumors
- Brain Metastases and Treatment
- Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare
- Hearing, Cochlea, Tinnitus, Genetics
The Netherlands Cancer Institute
2013-2020
Abstract Background Physical and psychosocial challenges are common after total laryngectomy. The surgery leads to lifelong changes in communication, airway, swallowing appearance. As we move towards health models driven by patient‐centred care, understanding the differential impacts of surgical procedures on subgroups patients can help improve our care models, patient education support systems. This paper discusses experiences women following Aims To gain an insight into impact laryngectomy...
Background Radiation to the inner ear may lead (irreversible) sensorineural hearing loss. The purpose of this study was evaluate long-term effect radiotherapy on in patients treated with Intensity Modulated Therapy (IMRT), sparing from high radiation dose as much possible. Methods Between 2003 and 2006, 101 head neck cancer were IMRT. Audiometry performed before, short-term, after treatment. Data compared normal levels according International Organisation for Standardization (ISO)....
Objectives: Expiratory muscle strength training (EMST) is a threshold based device-driven treatment for improving expiratory pressure. EMST proved to be effective in different patient groups improve cough function. To date, has not been tested the total laryngectomy population (TL). Methods: This prospective, randomized case-series study examined feasibility, safety, and compliance of group TL participants its effects on pulmonary function, physical exertion, fatigue, vocal functioning. Ten...