Health-related quality of life in patients undergoing anterior cervical discectomy fusion.
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.
Fowler
Susan B
SB
Somerset Medical Center in Somerville, NJ, USA.
Anthony-Phillips
Patricia
P
Mehta
Deviyani
D
Liebman
Kenneth
K
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001294:Attitude to Health; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000601:surgery*; D017586:Diskectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery*; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009515:New Jersey; D024802:Nurse's Role; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D011788:Quality of Life; D012803:Sick Role; D018434:Sickness Impact Profile; D012919:Social Behavior; D013123:Spinal Fusion / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome