Importance of nursing care in head and cancer patients

Authors : Akheel Mohammad, Akheel Mohammad, Saima Rajpali, Saima Rajpali, AshmiWadhwania , AshmiWadhwania

DOI : 10.18231/j.ijashnb.2020.020

Volume : 6

Issue : 2

Year : 2020

Page No : 69-70

Supporting a patient during head and neck cancer treatment is a great challenge both for patients and health care worker. From symptomatic management to psychosocial concern, each patient’s needs differ and must be re-assessed repeatedly. These physical and emotional symptoms can be demoralizing. It may cause emotional suffering, social isolation, and loss of self-esteem.

Keywords: Head and neck cancer patient, Nursing care, Oral care.


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