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ArticleEuropean archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery2024

Organization of head and neck cancer rehabilitation care: a national survey among healthcare professionals in Dutch head and neck cancer centers.

Ellen Passchier, Ann-Jean C C Beck, Martijn M Stuiver, Valesca P Retèl, Arash Navran, Wim H van Harten, Michiel W M van den Brekel, Lisette van der Molen, Dutch Head, Neck Society

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9 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Ellen PasschierDepartment of Head and Neck Oncology and Surgery, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Plesmanlaan 121, 1066 CX, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5191-3155
Ann-Jean C C BeckDepartment of Head and Neck Oncology and Surgery, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Plesmanlaan 121, 1066 CX, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Martijn M StuiverDepartment of Head and Neck Oncology and Surgery, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Plesmanlaan 121, 1066 CX, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7794-7767
Valesca P RetèlDivision of Psychosocial Research and Epidemiology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Arash NavranDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Wim H van HartenDivision of Psychosocial Research and Epidemiology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Michiel W M van den BrekelDepartment of Head and Neck Oncology and Surgery, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Plesmanlaan 121, 1066 CX, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. m.w.m.vandenbrekel@uva.nl.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6338-6743
Lisette van der MolenDepartment of Head and Neck Oncology and Surgery, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Plesmanlaan 121, 1066 CX, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Dutch Head, Neck Society
The Netherlands Cancer Institute · NLDutch Cancer Society · NL

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeHead and neck cancer (HNC) treatment often leads to physical and psychosocial impairments. Rehabilitation can overcome these limitations and improve quality of life. The aim of this study is to obtain an overview of rehabilitation care for HNC, and to investigate factors influencing rehabilitation provision, in Dutch HNC centers, and to some extent compare it to other countries.

methodsAn online survey, covering five themes: organizational structure; rehabilitation interventions; financing; barriers and facilitators; satisfaction and future improvements, among HNC healthcare- and financial professionals of Dutch HNC centers.

resultsMost centers (86%) applied some type of rehabilitation care, with variations in organizational structure. A speech language therapist, physiotherapist and dietitian were available in all centers, but other rehabilitation healthcare professionals in less than 60%. Facilitators for providing rehabilitation services included availability of a contact person, and positive attitude, motivation, and expertise of healthcare professionals. Barriers were lack of reimbursement, and patient related barriers including comorbidity, travel (time), low health literacy, limited financial capacity, and poor motivation.

conclusionAlthough all HNC centers included offer rehabilitation services, there is substantial practice variation, both nationally and internationally. Factors influencing rehabilitation are related to the motivation and expertise of the treatment team, but also to reimbursement aspects and patient related factors. More research is needed to investigate the extent to which practice variation impacts individual patient outcomes and how to integrate HNC rehabilitation into routine clinical pathways.

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Head and Neck NeoplasmsQuality of LifeDelivery of Health CareHealth PersonnelHumansLanguageBarriers and facilitatorsHead and neck cancerRehabilitationSurveySurvivorship careThe Netherlands

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PMID38324056
PMCPMC11023954
OpenAlexW4391605823

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