An investigation of the counseling needs of male and female laryngectomees.
A 25-item survey was developed to investigate the distinct counseling needs of male and female laryngectomees. Data were obtained from 120 subjects from across the country. The subjects were surveyed regarding their lifestyle changes, informational needs, and feelings about the surgery and its consequences. The results indicated that more and better pre- and postoperative counseling of laryngectomees was needed. Further, male laryngectomees differed from females in their feelings about the surgery, their emotional support systems, and their perceived usefulness of information presented by various counselors. Health-care professionals who counsel laryngectomees must make a concerted effort to meet the unique needs of each patient.
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Department of Speech, Kansas State University, Manhattan 66506.
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D003376:Counseling; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007825:Laryngectomy / Q000523:psychology*; D008297:Male; D008393:Marriage; D008875:Middle Aged; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012737:Sex Factors; D012944:Social Support