A prospective examination of mask anxiety during radiotherapy for head and neck cancer and patient perceptions of management strategies.
Jodie L NixonBena BrownAmanda E PigottJane TurnerElizabeth BrownAnne BernardLaurelie R WallElizabeth C WardSandro V PorcedduPublished in: Journal of medical radiation sciences (2019)
Due to its high prevalence and variable patterns over time, it is recommended that routine screening for mask anxiety be implemented as standard care throughout the course of RT for HNC. Multiple, diverse strategies are being used by patients and studies are needed to develop effective interventions for managing mask anxiety.
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