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Development and Application of a Nurse-Led Preemptive Symptom Management Protocol for Head and Neck Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy
Sponsor: West China Hospital
Summary
The aim of this study is to investigate whether a nurse-led preemptive symptom management protocol can reduce the radiation therapy interruption rate in patients with head and neck cancer compared to conventional care models.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
170
Start Date
2026-03-15
Completion Date
2027-03-01
Last Updated
2026-04-01
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Nurse-led preemptive symptom management
The intervention encompasses four key components: symptom monitoring and management guided by a standardized manual, emotional and psychological support integrating family involvement and traditional cultural values, family-unit-based education and skills training, and care coordination ensuring multidisciplinary communication.
Concentional care
Conventional care encompasses basic nursing care and routine health education, including instruction related to radiotherapy.
Locations (1)
West China Hospital of Sichuan University
Chengdu, Sichuan, China