The Japan Journal of Logopedics and Phoniatrics
Online ISSN : 1884-3646
Print ISSN : 0030-2813
ISSN-L : 0030-2813
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Examination of Psychological Situation of Laryngectomy Patients Based on their Free Description
—Analysis by Quantification Method Type III—
Yoko Shirakawa
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2013 Volume 54 Issue 2 Pages 145-149

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This study examined the living circumstances and psychological situation of 184 laryngectomy patients after discharge from the hospital based on their own freely recorded descriptions. We assessed their quality of life (QOL) using Quantification Method Type III. The following factors appear to lead to an unstable psychological situation: 1) continuous effort exerted to adjust to their social life within the parameters of their postoperative physical condition, 2) feelings of fulfillment from doing what they want, such as pursuing a hobby, and 3) conscious management of their public image in daily life.
Based on the information provided in the survey, medical professionals should communicate with laryngectomy patients to ensure that they address their feelings, and provide support to improve their QOL and psychosocial cognition.

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