Oncologists' views on ototoxicity monitoring in head and neck cancer patients: A South Indian qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

The perspectives and practices of healthcare professionals regarding ototoxicity in individuals with head and neck cancers are important for the implementation of ototoxicity monitoring. The current study aims to explore the oncologist's awareness and perspectives of ototoxicity and ototoxicity monitoring for individuals with head and neck cancer in a South-Indian district, using qualitative semi-structured interviews.

Method

The COnsolidated criteria for REporting Qualitative research (COREQ) Checklist was used to guide the method of the current qualitative study. A conceptual framework was developed for the formulation of the interview guides. Three medical oncologists and six radiation oncologists from cancer care centres participated in the study. The interviews were

SUBMITTER: Shankar V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11698418 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature