Publications by authors named "P Homsy"
Head and neck cancer (HNC) and its treatment can result in permanent changes to a patient's appearance, speaking, eating, and psychosocial well-being. To better assess the impact of the disease on HNC patients, the FACE-Q Head and Neck Cancer Module, a health-related quality-of-life instrument, was developed. The aim of this study was to produce and linguistically validate a Finnish version of the module.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- The BREAST-Q tool assesses health-related quality of life (HRQL) for new breast cancer patients, but lacks previous reference data for this group.
- In a study of 627 newly diagnosed patients, 315 (50.2%) participated, where data on HRQL was collected and analyzed based on factors like age and body mass index (BMI).
- Results showed lower scores in physical well-being compared to norms, and highlighted that increased BMI and younger age correlated with lower psychosocial, sexual well-being, and breast satisfaction.
Patient-Reported Esthetic Outcomes Following Secondary Rhinoplasty in Adult Patients with a Cleft lip and Palate.
Cleft Palate Craniofac J
November 2024
Objective: Secondary rhinoplasty is a frequently requested revision procedure in patients with a history of cleft lip and palate (CLP). The satisfaction of patients with the esthetic outcome of the procedure has been infrequently studied.
Design: Adult patients with CLP who had undergone a secondary rhinoplasty between 2009 and 2019 were identified in a cross-sectional cohort that had filled the FACE-Q rhinoplasty module.
Background: Reconstruction of facial and intraoral defects is often challenging. Local pedicled flaps may not always be available and distant free flaps usually have suboptimal color match and texture for the facial area. The aim of this study was to assess whether auricular free flaps are a valid reconstructive option.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- The study aimed to develop and validate Finnish versions of the BREAST-Q tool, which measures health-related quality of life for women receiving breast cancer treatments, including breast-conserving surgery, mastectomy, and reconstruction.
- A total of 777 women were surveyed pre- and post-operation, with a notable participation rate of 665 (41%) in the study.
- Results showed that the BREAST-Q modules had strong reliability and a high level of consistency, indicating they are effective for assessing the quality of life for Finnish women undergoing breast cancer treatment.