Quality of life considerations in head and neck cancer: United Kingdom National Multidisciplinary Guidelines.
J Laryngol Otol
; 130(S2): S49-S52, 2016 May.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-27841117
ABSTRACT
This is the official guideline endorsed by the specialty associations involved in the care of head and neck cancer patients in the UK. It identifies the current evidence base and role of health-related quality of life assessment for this group of patients. Recommendations ⢠Health-related quality of life is integral to treatment planning, refining treatment protocols, and more personalised follow-up support. (G) ⢠Health-related quality of life and patient concerns should be regularly assessed during patient care. (G) ⢠Health-related quality of life assessment and patient concerns on an individual patient basis can be helpful to trigger multi-professional support and interventions. (G).
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Quality of Life
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Head and Neck Neoplasms
Type of study:
Guideline
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Prognostic_studies
Aspects:
Patient_preference
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
En
Journal:
J Laryngol Otol
Journal subject:
OTORRINOLARINGOLOGIA
Year:
2016
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Reino Unido