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

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, psychol...

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Published in:Oral oncology reports 2024-09, Vol.11, p.100633, Article 100633
Main Authors: Arshad, Sohaib, Jaffer Hussain, Shazia Fathima, Jayaram, Selvaraj, Veeraraghavan, Vishnu Priya, Karobari, Mohmed Isaqali
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Integrative care
Nutritional support
Oral cancer
Oral rehabilitation
Pain management
Palliative care
Psychological support
Quality of life
Social support
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Summary: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. •Comprehensive Care Approach: Integrates physical, psychological, and social dimensions for enhanced oral cancer patient QoL.•Effective Pain Management: Includes pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies tailored to patient needs.•Nutritional Support: Addresses dysphagia and malnutrition through counseling and specialized diets.•Psychological Interventions: Counseling, psychotherapy, and mind-body techniques manage emotional distress effectively.•Social and Family Support: Essential for addressing practical needs and improving overall patient well-being.
ISSN:2772-9060
2772-9060
DOI:10.1016/j.oor.2024.100633