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Clin J Oncol Nurs
; 20(5): 474-6, 2016 Oct 01.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-27668366
RESUMO
For patients with head and neck cancer, altered communication is a frequently occurring and highly upsetting issue that has been associated with psychological distress, fear, and anger among those with temporary or permanent speech impairment postsurgery. Many postoperative patients express that the most terrifying situation is to wake up from surgery and not be able to speak. Mobile devices have become part of everyday life, and augmentative and alternative communication mobile applications have the potential to enhance the healthcare journey of the patient and provider.â©