Self-management intervention for head and neck cancer couples: Results of a randomized pilot trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) experience significant physical and psychological morbidity during radiotherapy (RT) that contributes to treatment interruptions and a poor quality of life. Although spouses/partners can help by encouraging patient self-management (eg, self-care) during RT, they often experience high psychological distress rates, lack basic health care knowledge and skills, and report increased marital conflict regarding patient self-management. The current pilot study examined the feasibility and acceptability of a 6-session telephone-based intervention called Spouses coping with the Head And neck Radiation Experience (SHARE), which teaches self-management, communication, and coping skills to patients with HNC and their spouses. The treatment eff

SUBMITTER: Badr H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6420382 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature