Enhancing Self-care Among Oral Cancer Survivors: Protocol for the Empowered Survivor Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Survivors of oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer frequently experience difficulties in swallowing; tasting; speaking; chewing; and maintaining comfortable movements of the head, neck, and shoulder. Engagement in regular self-care can reduce further loss of function and mitigate late effects. Despite the substantial self-care requirements, there are no empirically based interventions to enhance the skills and confidence of these survivors in managing their ongoing care.

Objective

The aim of this study is to describe the rationale and methodology for a randomized controlled trial evaluating Empowered Survivor (ES) versus Springboard Beyond Cancer, a general web-based program for cancer survivors, on self-efficacy in managing care, preparedness for managing survivor

SUBMITTER: Manne SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9898837 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature