Best evidence summary for self-management of radiodermatitis in head and neck cancer patients: an integrative review.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To evaluate and synthesize the best evidence for radiodermatitis self-management in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients, and to provide evidence-based guidance for improving their self-management capabilities.

Design

integrative review.

Data sources

We conducted a comprehensive search across integrated English and Chinese databases, relevant guideline networks, and official association websites. The search period was from January 1, 2000, to August 31, 2024, identifying literature on self-managing radiotherapy-induced dermatitis in HNC patients.

Review methods

Studies were screened for eligibility based on the inclusion criteria, such as relevance to the self-management of radiation dermatitis in HNC patients.The methodological quality of the included studi

SUBMITTER: Cheng L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12658905 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature