Providing care to a family member affected by head and neck cancer: a phenomenological study.

Elisa DriValentina BressanLucia CadorinSimone StevaninGiampiera BulfoneAntonio RizzutoGhirotto Luca

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2019)

Given the essential role the caregiver has in the patient's post-treatment recovery, future planning of HNC patient care must consider the caregivers' needs. In order to guarantee an appropriate and effective health professional care, it is important to consider caregivers' issues and needs as part of HNC patient care planning from the diagnosis to the follow-up.

Keyphrases

palliative care
healthcare
quality improvement
public health
mental health
case report
health information
risk assessment