SITUATIONAL ESTIMATION OF THE EMOTIONAL STATUS OF PATIENTS WITH ONCOLOGICAL DISEASES OF ORGANS AND TISSUE OF ORAL CAVITY BEFORE AND AFTER RADIOTHERAPY

Aim. To study the emotional status of patients with oncological pathology of organs and tissue of the oral cavity before and after radiotherapy. Materials and methods. The research was conducted on the basis of the oncological and therapeutic dentistry departments of the State Educational Institution «Institute of Postgraduate Education in Health Sphere of the Republic of Tajikistan» from January to September 2018. The research included 12 patients, 8 men, and 4 women. An initial examination was put after finding a clinical diagnosis. The second examination was conducted in 1 month after the 1st course of the radiotherapy. Clinical and psycho-emotional methods were applied using the following methods: The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Diagnostic test of well-being, activity and mood and Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D). Results. Comparison of the indicators before and after radiotherapy showed worsening of such indicators as emotional state, components of well-being, activity and mood, and the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) were identified. Conclusion. Patients suffering from oncological pathology of organs and tissue of the oral cavity had changes of emotional status like an increase of depressive symptoms after radiotherapy that is to consider during the complex therapy and rehabilitation of these patients.

oncology, organs, and tissue of oral cavity, radiotherapy, well-being, activity and mood, emotional status, treatment

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