Open or closed: Experience of head and neck radiotherapy masks – A mixed‐methods study

The open mask seems to provide a less confined experience but may lead to greater difficulties in achieving the correct treatment position. While both masks can be viable options for most patients, some cannot tolerate closed masks but do tolerate open masks.

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Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences
Published
2024-09-27
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1002/jmrs.825
Citations
4
Primary Topic
Cancer survivorship and care
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Field-Weighted Citation Impact
1.13

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Open or closed: Experience of head and neck radiotherapy masks – A mixed‐methods study

Emma Ohlsson‐Nevo, Erik Lundin, Sofia Axelsson
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Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences
Cancer survivorship and care
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Open or closed: Experience of head and neck radiotherapy masks – A mixed‐methods study

Emma Ohlsson‐Nevo, Erik Lundin, Sofia Axelsson
article en
4 citations

Abstract

The open mask seems to provide a less confined experience but may lead to greater difficulties in achieving the correct treatment position. While both masks can be viable options for most patients, some cannot tolerate closed masks but do tolerate open masks.

Journal of Medical Radiation SciencesVol. 72(1)
Örebro University (SE)
Region Örebro län
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Openalex Percentile: Top 18%
Cancer survivorship and care
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