Effect of nonpharmacological interventions on nutrition status, complications and quality of life in head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Xiaolei JinYuying FanConghui GuoJianrong YangYing-Chun Zeng Jun-E Zhang

Published in: International journal of nursing practice (2024)

Nonpharmacological interventions can improve the nutrition status of patients with head and neck cancer and reduce the incidence of severe oral mucositis and gastrointestinal complications during radiotherapy but have no significant impact on quality of life.

Keyphrases

physical activity
radiation induced
risk factors
patients undergoing
early stage
locally advanced
radiation therapy
early onset