A Study to Assess Effect of Information Booklet on Knowledge Regarding Side Effect Management in the Patients of Head and Neck Cancer Undergoing External Radiation Therapy in Selected Hospital

Objectives: - To evaluate the effectiveness of informational booklet regarding side effects management in patient undergoing external radiation therapy. Methods: Quasi experimental pre test post test design was used in the study at radiation therapy department in cancer institute. 35 patients of head and neck cancer undergoing external radiation therapy received information booklet regarding side effect management of external radiation therapy in their first week of treatment. Knowledge regarding side effect management of external radiation therapy was assessed one week later. Results: - In pre test there was 51.1% patients with poor knowledge, 48.6% had average knowledge and no one had good knowledge whereas the post test scores are increased by 85.7% with good knowledge, 14.3% had average knowledge and no one had poor knowledge. There is significant difference of knowledge score between pre and post test as P<0.0001 i.e. knowledge score significantly increased after administering information booklet. Sociodemographic variable age, gender, educational status, family income & type of treatment were found to have no association with knowledge score regarding management of side effects. Conclusion: - Radiation therapy is one of the important treatments for cancer but can also cause side effects. These Side effects of radiation therapy are very common and can affect the quality of life of the cancer patients. There was significant impact of information booklet on knowledge regarding side effects management of radiation therapy among head and neck cancer patients. Hence using information booklet as an education material can be helpful in teaching patients self care behaviours, prevent the side effects of radiation therapy and improve the quality of life. Key words: Information booklet, external radiation therapy, head and neck cancer, side effect management.

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Phase III trial of antioxidant vitamins to prevent acute side effects of radiation therapy in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2005.23.16_suppl.3017 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 23 (16_suppl) ◽

pp. 3017-3017 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

I. Bairati ◽

F. Meyer ◽

A. Fortin ◽

B. Têtu ◽

F. Harel ◽

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Keyword(s):

Radiation Therapy ◽

Head And Neck Cancer ◽

Side Effects ◽

Head And Neck ◽

Neck Cancer ◽

Antioxidant Vitamins ◽

Phase Iii ◽

Phase Iii Trial ◽

Acute Side Effects ◽

Effects Of Radiation

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Effect of Teaching Self-care Module on Radiation- therapy Side Effects and Clinical Outcomes of Head and Neck Cancer Patients

Tanta Scientific Nursing Journal ◽

10.21608/tsnj.2021.179401 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (2) ◽

pp. 205-232

Keyword(s):

Radiation Therapy ◽

Head And Neck Cancer ◽

Side Effects ◽

Head And Neck ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Clinical Outcomes ◽

Neck Cancer ◽

Self Care

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The sequellae of chemo-radiation therapy for head and neck cancer in children: Managing impaired growth, development, and other side effects

Medical and Pediatric Oncology ◽

10.1002/mpo.2950210112 ◽

1993 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

pp. 60-66 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Gary D. Kao ◽

Steven M. Willi ◽

Joel Goldwein

Keyword(s):

Radiation Therapy ◽

Head And Neck Cancer ◽

Side Effects ◽

Head And Neck ◽

Neck Cancer ◽

Growth Development ◽

Cancer In Children

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5532 POSTER Severe cutaneous side-effects following radiation therapy in head and neck cancer patients treated with cetuximab

European Journal of Cancer Supplements ◽

10.1016/s1359-6349(07)71249-1 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 5 (4) ◽

pp. 334

Author(s):

E. Bölke ◽

W. Budach ◽

M. Peiper ◽

C. Matuschek ◽

B. Homey ◽

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Keyword(s):

Radiation Therapy ◽

Head And Neck Cancer ◽

Side Effects ◽

Head And Neck ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Neck Cancer ◽

Cutaneous Side Effects

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Radiation 101: A Guide for Speech-Language Pathologists

Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups ◽

10.1044/persp2.sig13.63 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2 (13) ◽

pp. 63-72

Author(s):

Carly Barbon ◽

Andrew Hope ◽

Catriona Steele

Keyword(s):

Radiation Therapy ◽

Head And Neck Cancer ◽

Side Effects ◽

Head And Neck ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Neck Cancer ◽

Cancer Diagnosis ◽

Tumor Location ◽

Speech Language Pathologists ◽

Tumor Eradication

Dysphagia, or disordered swallowing, is an unfortunate consequence for individuals with a head and neck cancer diagnosis. Swallowing is altered in many ways due to tumor location and presence, and afterwards due to the mechanisms of tumor eradication. As a common treatment, radiation therapy (RT) has been proven to halt tumor progression and kill quickly growing cancer cells. However, the side effects of such treatments are often prominent in this patient population. As swallowing professionals, it is important that speech-language pathologists (SLPs) understand the repercussions of RT for those patients undergoing such treatments. This paper aims to provide a basic overview of RT for clinicians working with head and neck cancer patients.

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