@article{ref1,
title="Mental health considerations in patients undergoing complex head and neck reconstruction",
journal="Current opinion in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery",
year="2022",
author="Philteos, Justine and Noel, Christopher W. and Hallet, Jullie and Eskander, Antoine",
volume="30",
number="5",
pages="380-383",
abstract="PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To summarize recent advances in the psycho-oncology literature, with a focus on findings relevant to the head and neck cancer patient. RECENT FINDINGS: Patients with cancer are at an increased risk of suicide and self-harm. Head and neck cancer patients are among the highest risk compared with other cancer patients. Unique challenges pertaining to disfigurement and voicelessness may, in part, explain these observations. Patient-reported outcome measures can be used to help identify high-risk patients. SUMMARY: Psychosocial support needs are highest for head and neck cancer patients. Patient-reported outcome measures should be integrated within clinical workflows to identify high-risk patients.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1068-9508",
doi="10.1097/MOO.0000000000000827",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/MOO.0000000000000827"
}