The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the quality of life of laryngectomized patients

Introduction

  • Ivana Ilic Savic Fakultet za specijalnu edukaciju i rehabilitaciju
  • Mirjana Petrović-Lazić
  • Snežana Babac
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5937/afmnai39-36517
Keywords: Key words: COVID-19 pandemic, quality of life, patients with laryngectomy

Abstract


Introduction. Quality of life is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to changes in the daily routine, there was a change in the psychosocial functioning of individuals. The aim. The aim of this study is to investigate whether there is a link between the quality of life of laryngectomized patients and the COVID-19 pandemic. Method. The literature review was performed through the Google Scholar Advanced Search search engine and the Consortium of Libraries of Serbia for Unified Procurement - KoBSON. Results. The first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted the emotional well-being of patients with head and neck cancer. These patients became even more anxious due to the high mortality from the COVID-19 viral infection, hospital occupancy and missed therapeutic examinations. The need for togetherness, impaired concentration and attention, irritability and fear that family members may suffer from a deadly disease are the most common behavioral problems identified during the COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusion. The psychological burden associated with the direct and indirect effects of the COVID-19 pandemic should not be overlooked, given the fact that laryngectomized patients have twice the risk of suicide compared to patients who have undergone other types of cancer. Assessing the quality of life in laryngectomized patients is very important because it enables the timely identification of mental disorders and suggests the necessary support measures.

Key words: COVID-19 pandemic, quality of life, patients with laryngectomy

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Published
2025/12/21
Issue
Vol. 39 No. 4 (2022): Acta facultatis medicae Naissensis
Section
Pregledni rad / Review article