Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Anterior Cervical Discectomy Fusion
| Autor: | Patricia Anthony-Phillips, Susan B Fowler, Deviyani Mehta, Kenneth Liebman |
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| Rok vydání: | 2005 |
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Longitudinal study
medicine.medical_specialty Activities of daily living Endocrine and Autonomic Systems Sick role business.industry MEDLINE Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion Disease Medical–Surgical Nursing Quality of life Physical therapy medicine Surgery In patient Neurology (clinical) business |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Neuroscience Nursing. 37:95-99 |
| ISSN: | 0888-0395 |
| DOI: | 10.1097/01376517-200504000-00007 |
| Popis: | Outcomes are an integral part of surgical decision making among patients, families, physicians, and nurses. The purpose of this descriptive, longitudinal study was to investigate and compare health-related quality of life as an outcome measure in patients undergoing anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). Data were collected preoperatively, and at 6 weeks and 3 and 6 months postoperatively. Potential participants were identified by staff members at two neurosurgical practices in central New Jersey. Findings revealed improved health over time with significant change in 6 of the 9 subscales of health-related quality of life. Cervical disk disease and ACDF impact health-related quality of life. A holistic approach to the education and support of patients undergoing ACDF surgery is recommended throughout the preoperative and postoperative periods. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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