People diagnosed with Vestibular Schwannoma (VS) can experience several symptoms both pre and post-treatment. These, alongside the diagnosis experience, can significantly impact their daily life. The present research is a continuation of a larger study aiming to explore the impacts of symptomology and body image/fear of negative evaluation (FNAE) on the quality of life (QOL) for people with VS. The research design was exploratory and involved a nationwide survey with a total of 52 participants. FNAE was assessed using a measurement of the same name, and QOL was assessed using the Penn Acoustic Neuroma Quality of Life scale (PANQOL). Comparing management groups revealed a significant difference in FNAE with higher scores for surgery compared to radiation treatment. Regression analyses revealed that FNAE significantly accounted for 10.9% of the variance in QOL. However, no symptom was significantly predictive of FNAE. In conclusion, VS is associated with several symptoms that can persist post-treatment. Body satisfaction contributes to QOL and may differ between management types. However, due to inconclusive findings on the predictability of symptoms on FNAE, other moderator factors could influence these direct relationships. Future studies should evaluate the variables that could mitigate or protect from the impacts of FNAE for this population.

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探索外表评价忧虑的影响：对负面评价的恐惧如何影响前庭神经鞘瘤患者的生活质量

被诊断患有前庭神经鞘瘤 (VS) 的人在治疗前和治疗后可能会出现多种症状。这些与诊断经验一起可以显着影响他们的日常生活。本研究是一项更大规模研究的延续，旨在探讨症状学和身体形象/负面评价恐惧 (FNAE) 对 VS 患者生活质量 (QOL) 的影响。该研究设计是探索性的，涉及一项全国范围内的调查，共有 52 名参与者。 FNAE 使用同名测量方法进行评估，QOL 使用宾夕法尼亚州听神经瘤生活质量量表 (PANQOL) 进行评估。比较管理组发现 FNAE 存在显着差异，与放射治疗相比，手术得分更高。回归分析显示，FNAE 显着解释了 QOL 方差的 10.9%。然而，没有任何症状可以显着预测 FNAE。总之，VS 与治疗后持续存在的几种症状有关。身体满意度有助于提高生活质量，并且可能因管理类型而异。然而，由于 FNAE 症状的可预测性尚无定论，其他调节因素可能会影响这些直接关系。未来的研究应该评估可以减轻或保护该人群免受 FNAE 影响的变量。