Journal article
Evaluation of Patient-Perceived Satisfaction with Photodynamic Therapy for Bowen Disease
Journal of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, v 39(6), pp 688-696
01 Dec 2010
PMID: 21144365
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Abstract
Objective: To formally evaluate patient concerns and patient-perceived satisfaction with photodynamic therapy (PDT) using topical application of 5-aminolevulinic acid for Bowen disease (BD).
Design: Initial focus groups and mailout questionnaire.
Setting: Tertiary care hospital.
Methods: A novel 32-item self-reported patient satisfaction questionnaire was mailed out to all patients treated with PDT for BD from January 1, 2000, to March 31, 2008.
Main Outcome Measures: A written questionnaire addressing side effects experienced, self-perceived effectiveness, and the personal and social consequences of PDT.
Results: One hundred thirty-two adults were treated with PDT for BD over this time period. Ninety-five patients (47% male, 53% female) completed the questionnaire. A majority (> 90%) indicated a very favourable impression of the effectiveness of PDT for BD and that side effects were mild. The most significant side effects were a burning sensation (21%) and crusting or scabbing (14%). Side effects were judged to be predictable. The process of treatment and overall time demands were judged by only 7% of respondents to be problematic. The most substantial limitations with PDT were social limitations secondary to treatment (26%), self-consciousness (28%), and skin appearance in the immediate posttreatment period (30%). Respondent reliability in response to questions was excellent.
Conclusions: PDT is favourably received by those diagnosed with BD. PDT resulted in a high degree of perceived satisfaction for those patients with BD. Based on these data, PDT is supported as a viable method of treatment for BD.
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- Title
- Evaluation of Patient-Perceived Satisfaction with Photodynamic Therapy for Bowen Disease
- Creators
- Amanda Hu - Univ Western Ontario, Dept Otolaryngol, London, ON, CanadaCorey Moore - Univ Western Ontario, Dept Otolaryngol, London, ON, CanadaEdward Yu - Univ Western Ontario, Dept Radiat Oncol, London, ON, CanadaGillian Mount - Univ Western Ontario, Voice Prod & Percept Lab, London, ON, CanadaKevin Jordan - Univ Western Ontario, Dept Radiat Oncol, London, ON, CanadaOlga Vujovic - Univ Western Ontario, Dept Radiat Oncol, London, ON, CanadaJames Gilchrist - Univ Western Ontario, Dept Radiat Oncol, London, ON, CanadaPhilip C. Doyle - Univ Western Ontario, Voice Prod & Percept Lab, London, ON, Canada
- Publication Details
- Journal of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, v 39(6), pp 688-696
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Number of pages
- 9
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Otolaryngology (and Head and Neck Surgery)
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000285831800013
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-78650205649
- Other Identifier
- 991019298818004721
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