Evaluation of a weekly speech pathology/dietetic service model for providing supportive care intervention to head and neck cancer patients and their carers during (chemo)radiotherapy.

Laurelie R WishartBena CartmillElizabeth C WardAnne J HillElizabeth IsenringSandro V Porceddu

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2015)

Findings demonstrated a third of patients and their carers had a high level of distress during HNC [C]RT, supporting need for the provision of a weekly SP/DN service in a select cohort. However, the routine weekly SP/DN assessment model for all patients undergoing HNC treatment demonstrates the potential for over-servicing. Alternative service-delivery models warrant further evaluation.

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