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Experiences of xerostomia after radiotherapy in patients with head and neck cancer : A qualitative study.
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- Jiang, Nan (författare)
- Jönköping University,HHJ. ADULT,School of Nursing, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Zhao, Yue (författare)
- School of Nursing, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Jansson, Henrik, 1971- (författare)
- Jönköping University,Malmö universitet,Odontologiska fakulteten (OD),School of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden,HHJ, Avdelningen för naturvetenskap och biomedicin,HHJ. Centrum för oral hälsa,HHJ. ARN-J (Aging Research Network - Jönköping),HHJ. ADULT,Department of Periodontology, Centre for Oral Health, Malmö University, Malmö, Sweden
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- Chen, Xiaocen (författare)
- Departments of Radiotherapy, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Mårtensson, Jan, 1966- (författare)
- Jönköping University,HHJ, Avdelningen för omvårdnad,HHJ. ADULT
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Jönköping University HHJ ADULT (creator_code:org_t)
- 2017-07-05
- 2018
- Engelska.
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Ingår i: Journal of Clinical Nursing. - : John Wiley & Sons. - 0962-1067 .- 1365-2702. ; 27:1-2, s. e100-e108
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Abstract
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- AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To describe the experiences of radiation-induced xerostomia in patients with head and neck cancer. BACKGROUND: Xerostomia is the most commonly occurring complication during and following radiotherapy. It can persist for several months or years and can have a significant impact on patients' quality of life. DESIGN: This was a qualitative descriptive study. METHODS: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a sample of 20 participants. Inductive content analysis was used to analyse the qualitative data. RESULTS: Analysis of the manifest content identified five categories: communication problems, physical problems, psychosocial problems, treatment problems and relief strategies. The latent content was formulated into a theme: due to lack of information from professionals, the patients had to find their own solutions for their problems. CONCLUSIONS: Xerostomia is not only a biophysical symptom but also has a profound effect on the emotional, intellectual and sociocultural dimensions of life. The majority of patients continued to suffer from xerostomia and its associated symptoms after radiotherapy, in part, because of a lack of professional support, including the inability of nurses to provide oral health care. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE: Nurses need to be knowledgeable about the effects of radiotherapy on oral mucosa and about appropriate interventions. The healthcare system requires a symptom management platform for radiation-induced complications, to help patients, their families and healthcare professionals obtain information about self-care, treatments and relief strategies.
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- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Hälsovetenskap -- Omvårdnad (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Health Sciences -- Nursing (hsv//eng)
Nyckelord
- cancer
- content analysis
- oncology nursing
- oral care
- qualitative study
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