What are the functional outcomes and service experiences of patients with head and neck cancer treated during the COVID-19 pandemic?
This study revealed that whilst HNC care rapidly changed at the onset of COVID-19, patient access to treatment and functional outcomes did not differ significantly. Rather, factors related to the patient experience of care were discussed. Healthcare professionals working in HNC have further evidence supporting building relationships based on transparent communication and partnering with patients to overcome rapid clinical changes, as experienced during COVID-19.
Authors
- Laurelie R. Wishart (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9474-9121)
- Katherine Davis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1603-1122)
- Christie Barrett
- Sarah Day (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2165-3580)
- Bena Brown (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7537-2402)
- Jodie Nixon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1470-8491)
- Kira Mabb
- Jocelyn Williames
- Mair Emlyn-Jones
Institutions
- Queensland University of Technology (AU)
- The University of Queensland (AU)
- Princess Alexandra Hospital (AU)
- Metro South Health (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Supportive Care in Cancer
- Published
- 2024-08-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-024-08811-w
- Primary Topic
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- University of Queensland