Patients With Voice Prosthesis Rehabilitation During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Analyzing the Effectiveness of Remote Triage and Management.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To describe a remote approach used with patients with voice prosthesis after laryngectomy during the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting clinical outcomes in terms of voice prosthesis complications management, oncological monitoring, and psychophysical well-being.

Study design

Prospective cohort study.

Setting

Otolaryngology Clinic of the University Polyclinic A. Gemelli, IRCCS Foundation.

Subjects and methods

All patients with voice prosthesis who underwent laryngectomy followed by our institute were offered enrollment. Patients who agreed to participate were interviewed to inquire about the nature of the need and to plan a video call with the appropriate clinician. Before and 1 week after the clinician's call, patients were tested with the Hospital

SUBMITTER: Longobardi Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7404089 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature