Twigg, JA, Anderson, JM orcid.org/0000-0001-6925-9975, Humphris, G et al. (3 more authors) (2020) Best practice in reducing the suicide risk in head and neck cancer patients: a structured review. British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 58 (9). E6-E15. ISSN 0266-4356
Abstract
The treatment of head and neck cancer (HNC) is often radical and the patient’s journey challenging, especially for individuals who are struggling with pre-existing mental health problems and who lack social support. Patients frequently suffer from high levels of emotional distress at some point before, during, or after treatment, and their risk of suicide is markedly elevated. This structured review aimed to identify the extent of the problem, appropriate interventions, and areas for future research. We found that the incidence of suicide among HNC patients was significantly elevated above that of the demographically matched general population. Furthermore, the risk was frequently higher in patients with HNC than in those with cancers in other sites. Despite the clear burden of suicide in patients with HNC, there is an absence of evidence on interventions used to reduce suicidal ideation and the risk of suicide. Recommendations for practice are made, drawing from the wider literature on the prevention of suicide.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2020 The British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. This is an author produced version of an article published in British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | free tissue transfer; Head and neck cancer; oncology; suicide prevention; suicide risk |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > School of Dentistry (Leeds) > School of Dentistry Visitors (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 26 Mar 2020 13:28 |
Last Modified: | 16 Jan 2023 10:37 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.bjoms.2020.06.035 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:158740 |
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