A head and neck cancer intervention for use in survivorship clinics: a protocol for a feasibility study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Head and neck cancer survivors commonly experience severe long-term toxicities, late-occurring symptoms, and significant risks of the second primary malignancy and comorbid illnesses. With multiple simultaneous health issues, these complex cancer survivors often do not receive comprehensive health care that addresses their needs. A tool is needed to streamline and standardize comprehensive care for this cohort.

Methods/design

We designed the Head and Neck Survivorship Tool: Assessment and Recommendations (HN-STAR) to address health care challenges for head and neck cancer survivors. HN-STAR is an electronic platform that aims to simplify the provision of personalized care in cancer survivorship clinics. It uses an algorithmic approach to integrate patient-reported

SUBMITTER: Salz T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5153865 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature