Impact of Educational Guidelines on Radiotherapy Side Effects and Lifestyle in Patients With Advanced Head and Neck Cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Head and neck cancer is the sixth most common type of cancer globally, with treatment often involving radiotherapy, which can significantly affect patients' quality of life and lifestyle. Patient education is crucial in managing the side effects of radiotherapy and improving outcomes.

Aim

This study aims to assess the effect of implementing educational guidelines on radiotherapy side effects on the lifestyle and quality of life of patients with advanced head and neck cancer.

Method

A one-group pre- and posttest quasiexperimental design was utilized for this study, which was conducted at the radiation therapy outpatient clinic and the Clinical Oncology Department. A purposive sampling method was used to select 100 patients diagnosed with head and neck canc

SUBMITTER: Atia Elasrag GAE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11959285 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature