Emilie A. C. Dronkers
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View article: Laryngeal reinnervation for unilateral vocal fold paralysis in adults; a systematic review of the literature for the clinician
Laryngeal reinnervation for unilateral vocal fold paralysis in adults; a systematic review of the literature for the clinician Open
View article: Correction: Rotterdam Oncology Documentation (RONCDOC) – a high-quality data warehouse and tissue collection for head and neck cancer
Correction: Rotterdam Oncology Documentation (RONCDOC) – a high-quality data warehouse and tissue collection for head and neck cancer Open
View article: Rotterdam Oncology Documentation (RONCDOC) – a high-quality data warehouse and tissue collection for head and neck cancer
Rotterdam Oncology Documentation (RONCDOC) – a high-quality data warehouse and tissue collection for head and neck cancer Open
View article: Adjuvant treatments for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis: a descriptive review and proposed management guideline in adults
Adjuvant treatments for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis: a descriptive review and proposed management guideline in adults Open
Objective Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis is a rare disease characterised by growth of papilloma within the respiratory tract. The disease course is variable but can require frequent surgical interventions alongside adjuvant medical t…
View article: Evaluating the Potential of AI Chatbots in Treatment Decision-making for Acquired Bilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis in Adults
Evaluating the Potential of AI Chatbots in Treatment Decision-making for Acquired Bilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis in Adults Open
View article: Individualized Dynamic Prediction Model for Patient‐Reported Voice Quality in Early‐Stage Glottic Cancer
Individualized Dynamic Prediction Model for Patient‐Reported Voice Quality in Early‐Stage Glottic Cancer Open
Objective Early‐stage glottic cancer (ESGC) is a malignancy of the head and neck. Besides disease control, preservation and improvement of voice quality are essential. To enable expectation management and well‐informed decision‐making, pat…
View article: Longitudinal Patient‐Reported Voice Quality in Early‐Stage Glottic Cancer
Longitudinal Patient‐Reported Voice Quality in Early‐Stage Glottic Cancer Open
Objective Patient‐reported voice quality is an important outcome during counseling in early‐stage glottic cancer. However, there is a paucity of adequate longitudinal studies concerning voice outcomes. This study aimed to investigate longi…
View article: Decisional Conflict in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
Decisional Conflict in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer Open
Importance Patients who experience less decisional conflict (DC) are more engaged in treatment and less prone to decisional regret, nervousness, and fretting. Objectives To assess DC among patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinom…
View article: Quality improvements of healthcare trajectories by learning from aggregated patient-reported outcomes: a mixed-methods systematic literature review
Quality improvements of healthcare trajectories by learning from aggregated patient-reported outcomes: a mixed-methods systematic literature review Open
View article: Development and Assessment of a Model for Predicting Individualized Outcomes in Patients With Oropharyngeal Cancer
Development and Assessment of a Model for Predicting Individualized Outcomes in Patients With Oropharyngeal Cancer Open
In this prognostic study, a multistate model of oropharyngeal cancer incorporating imaging biomarkers appeared to estimate and discriminate locoregional recurrence from distant metastases. Providing personalized predictions of multiple out…
View article: Dissemination patterns and chronology of distant metastasis affect survival of patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma
Dissemination patterns and chronology of distant metastasis affect survival of patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma Open
View article: Predicting survival in head and neck cancer: External validation and update of the prognostic model <scp>OncologIQ</scp> in 2189 patients
Predicting survival in head and neck cancer: External validation and update of the prognostic model <span>OncologIQ</span> in 2189 patients Open
Background Disclosing prognostic information is necessary to enable patients to make well‐informed treatment decisions. OncologIQ is a prognostic model that predicts the overall survival (OS) probability in patients with head and neck squa…
View article: Treatment of head and neck carcinoma of unknown primary: Cracking a nut with a sledgehammer?
Treatment of head and neck carcinoma of unknown primary: Cracking a nut with a sledgehammer? Open
Objectives To compare the impact on survival and late radiation toxicity of patients with squamous cell carcinoma of unknown primary who were treated with ipsilateral neck dissection and ipsilateral postoperative radiotherapy (PORT) and pa…
View article: A cause‐specific Cox model for second primary tumors in patients with head and neck cancer: A <scp>RONCDOC</scp> study
A cause‐specific Cox model for second primary tumors in patients with head and neck cancer: A <span>RONCDOC</span> study Open
Background The aim of this study was to identify risk factors for the development of second primary tumors (SPTs) in the head and neck region, lungs, and esophagus in patients with head and neck cancer. Methods We collected data from 1581 …
View article: Prognostic Models and Personalized Counselling: Towards Shared Decision Making in Head and Neck Oncology
Prognostic Models and Personalized Counselling: Towards Shared Decision Making in Head and Neck Oncology Open
Being diagnosed with head and neck cancer has major impact on patients’ lives. Treatment is often invasive and interferes
View article: Keys to successful implementation of routine symptom monitoring in head and neck oncology with “<scp>Healthcare Monitor</scp>” and patients' perspectives of quality of care
Keys to successful implementation of routine symptom monitoring in head and neck oncology with “<span>Healthcare Monitor</span>” and patients' perspectives of quality of care Open
Background Value‐based health care is increasingly used to facilitate a systematic approach during follow‐up of patients. We developed Healthcare Monitor (HM): a structure of electronic patient‐reported outcome measures (ePROs) for the lon…
View article: Head and neck cancer patients’ preferences for individualized prognostic information: a focus group study
Head and neck cancer patients’ preferences for individualized prognostic information: a focus group study Open
Background Head and Neck cancer (HNC) is characterized by significant mortality and morbidity. Treatment is often invasive and interferes with vital functions, resulting in a delicate balance between survival benefit and deterioration in q…
View article: Head and Neck cancer patients’ preferences for individualized prognostic information: a focus group study.
Head and Neck cancer patients’ preferences for individualized prognostic information: a focus group study. Open
Background: Head and Neck cancer (HNC) is characterized by significant mortality and morbidity. Treatment is often invasive and interferes with vital functions, resulting in a delicate balance between survival benefit and deterioration in …
View article: Head and Neck cancer patients’ preferences for individualized prognostic information: a focus group study.
Head and Neck cancer patients’ preferences for individualized prognostic information: a focus group study. Open
Background: Head and Neck cancer (HNC) is characterized by significant mortality and morbidity. Treatment is often invasive and interferes with vital functions, resulting in a delicate balance between survival benefit and deterioration in …
View article: Head and Neck cancer patients’ preferences for individualized prognostic information: a focus group study
Head and Neck cancer patients’ preferences for individualized prognostic information: a focus group study Open
Background Head and Neck cancer (HNC) is characterized by significant mortality and morbidity. Treatment is often invasive and interferes with vital functions, resulting in a delicate balance between survival benefit and deterioration in q…
View article: Survival of patients with head and neck cancer with metachronous multiple primary tumors is surprisingly favorable
Survival of patients with head and neck cancer with metachronous multiple primary tumors is surprisingly favorable Open
Background The objectives of this study are to determine the incidence and survival rate of patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) with multiple primary tumors (MPT) in the HN‐region, lung, or esophagus. Methods Patien…
View article: Communication of prognosis in head and neck cancer patients; a descriptive qualitative analysis
Communication of prognosis in head and neck cancer patients; a descriptive qualitative analysis Open
This study is first in providing examples of how H&N surgeons communicate with their patients regarding prognosis in all stages of disease. They often exclude specific prognostic information. The study outcomes can be used as a first step …
View article: Feedback preferences of patients, professionals and health insurers in integrated head and neck cancer care
Feedback preferences of patients, professionals and health insurers in integrated head and neck cancer care Open
Background Audit and feedback on professional practice and health care outcomes are the most often used interventions to change behaviour of professionals and improve quality of health care. However, limited information is available regard…
View article: A beneficial tumor microenvironment in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma is characterized by a high T cell and low IL-17+ cell frequency
A beneficial tumor microenvironment in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma is characterized by a high T cell and low IL-17+ cell frequency Open
View article: Noncompliance to guidelines in head and neck cancer treatment; associated factors for both patient and physician
Noncompliance to guidelines in head and neck cancer treatment; associated factors for both patient and physician Open