[Impact of driving restrictions disclosure on quality of life of patients with a glial tumor: A prospective study]

INTRODUCTION

Disclosure of driving restrictions on patients with glial tumors is a complex and difficult task. The difficulty of such task lies in the moral and ethical conflicts it generates for the patient on one hand and caregivers on the other. These aforementioned conflicts impinge upon the patient's quality of life which is one of the important aspects of neuro-oncologic care.

PATIENTS AND METHOD

In a prospective survey of 31 patients diagnosed with glial tumors, we studied how the patient perceived the disclosure of driving restrictions specifically the amount of retained information, and the level of distress.

RESULTS

It seems that patients fail to assess the juridical implications of driving restrictions. The impact on quality of life as well as psychological and social aspects of these restrictions must not be taken lightly especially in young patients with low-grade glioma who has a long life expectancy.

CONCLUSION

Therefore, we believe that planning a specific psychological and social accompaniment of the patient in relation to driving restrictions is an undeniable necessity.

[The nurse's role in the disclosure of a brain tumor]

The announcement of a brain tumour, in particular glioblastoma, is a psychological shock for the patient and their family. A review has been carried out into this subject by a team of nurses sharing their work time between the neurosurgical department and the disclosure process unit.