head and neck cancer laryngeal cancer
Conditions
Interventions
The intervention investigated in this study is a guided self-help exercise
program provided by Internet or booklet plus DVD targeting speech, swallowing
and shoulder problems. Patients are asked to
Sponsors
KNO/hoofd-halschirurgie
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients treated with total laryngectomy in the last 5 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients treated with total laryngectomy combined with a total glossectomy, patients treated with a partial laryngectomy, patients younger than 18 years, patients with cognitive impairments or who do not understand the Dutch language.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary outcome measures are differences in swallowing quality (swallowing quality of life questionnaire), speech problems (speech handicap index) and shoulder disability (shoulder disability questionnaire) between the intervention and control group at follow-up measurements. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcome measures are generic and head and neck cancer specific quality of life (EORTC quality of life core module and head and neck cancer module), the incremental cost effectiveness ratio (calculated using different cost questionnaires and the EuroQol-5 dimensions) and self-management (patients activation measure). | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed