Abstract
Abstract
This is the official guideline endorsed by the specialty associations involved in the care of head and neck cancer
patients in the UK. It identifies the current evidence base and role of health-related quality of life assessment for
this group of patients.
Recommendations
• Health-related quality of life is integral to treatment planning, refining treatment protocols, and more
personalised follow-up support. (G)
• Health-related quality of life and patient concerns should be regularly assessed during patient care. (G)
• Health-related quality of life assessment and patient concerns on an individual patient basis can be helpful to
trigger multi-professional support and interventions. (G)
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 49-52 |
Journal | The Journal of Laryngology & Otology |
Volume | 130 |
Issue number | 2 |
Early online date | 12 May 2016 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 12 May 2016 |