Adherence to nutritional interventions in head and neck cancer patients: a systematic scoping review of the literature.

Sheilla de Oliveira FariaR Alvim MoraviaD HowellJ Eluf Neto

Published in: Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association (2020)

A robust evidence base is lacking for adherence to oral nutritional intervention in HNC patients. Overall, further studies evaluating the impact of oral nutritional interventions in HNC patients undergoing radiotherapy should measure adherence to the intervention. Early recognition of non-adherence and the contributing factors could ensure intensification of nutritional support and better health outcomes.

Keyphrases

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