Development of a Mobile App to Support Head and Neck Cancer Caregiving: Mixed Methods Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Survivors with head and neck cancer (HNC) face challenging treatment consequences that can lead to severe disruptions in swallowing and result in weight loss, malnutrition, and feeding tube dependence. Caregivers (family or friends who provide support), therefore, often encounter distressing nutritional caregiving burdens and feel unprepared to provide adequate support at home.

Objective

The purpose of this mixed methods study was to develop a mobile support app to support HNC caregiving with an emphasis on nutritional support following treatment.

Methods

We assessed perspectives on nutritional recovery challenges and mobile support app preferences in (1) a national panel of oncology dietitians using a web-based cross-sectional survey and (2) survivors with

SUBMITTER: Sterba K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12172808 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature