Malignant tumors of the head and neck (head and neck cancer)
Conditions
Interventions
Group A:None
Sponsors
Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. patients: 1) Aged 18 years or older; 2) Diagnosed with oral cancer according to the diagnostic criteria outlined in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, confirmed by histopathological examination; 3) Currently in the diagnostic, treatment, or rehabilitation phase; 4) Conscious, with clear verbal expression, able to fluently communicate personal experiences and feelings in Mandarin or Chongqing dialect, and capable of understanding and cooperating with interviews or questionnaire-based assessments; 5) Willing to participate in the study and has signed the informed consent form. 2. Healthcare Professionals: 1) Have at least 3 years of experience in caring for patients with head and neck cancer; 2) Currently employed and actively working in a clinical setting, with good communication skills. 3. Caregivers : 1) The current primary daily caregiver of the patient (e.g., spouse, child, or other family member); 2) Aged 18 years or older, with basic communication and comprehension abilities; 3) Willing to participate in the study and has signed the informed consent form.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.patient: 1) Aged under 18 years; 2) Unable to confirm a diagnosis of head and neck cancer, or diagnosed with another primary malignancy; 3) Suffering from severe complications or poor physical condition (e.g., terminal stage or serious comorbidities) that make participation in interviews unfeasible; 4) Presenting with significant cognitive impairment or language difficulties that hinder effective communication; 5) Diagnosed with severe mental illness that may be negatively impacted by participation in the interview; 6) Refuse to sign the informed consent form or explicitly express unwillingness to participate in the study. 2. Healthcare Professionals : 1) Less than 3 years of experience in caring for patients with head and neck cancer; 2) Currently not on duty or on leave from clinical work. 3) .Caregivers: 1) Not a fixed or primary caregiver of the patient; 2) Has significant hearing, speech, or cognitive impairments that prevent effective communication; 3) Exhibits abnormal mental state or significant psychological stress at the time of recruitment; 4) Refuses to participate or to sign the informed consent form. 4.Withdrawal Criteria: 1) The participant voluntarily requests to withdraw from the study and revokes informed consent; 2) During the study, if the participant’s condition deteriorates or unexpected circumstances arise, and the research team determines—based on medical or ethical considerations—that continued participation is inappropriate; 3Failure to complete interviews or surveys on time, with more than two consecutive missed sessions;
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quality of Life(QoL);Level of psychological distress;Symptom burden and interference;Quality of Life(QoL); | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Perceived financial burden;Body image perception;Multidimensional pain assessment;Sources of psychological distress;Level of perceived social support; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactLin Liu
Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University
Outcome results
None listed