Factors influencing comfort level in head and neck neoplasm patients receiving radiotherapy

Conclusion Encouraging utilization of social support systems and a positive coping mode is important for increasing comfort level in head and neck neoplasm patients during radiotherapy. Nurses should pay particular attention to those patients during later stages of radiotherapy or chemotherapy, with diabetes, without family accompaniment, and with lower education level.
Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences - Category: Nursing Source Type: research