Head and Neck Cancer
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention group:Implementation of a CONNECT-based symptom management program, which includes symptom monitoring and management, emotional and psychological support, family education and counseling,
Control group:Receive standard care, including routine symptom monitoring and general nursing advice during radiotherapy.
Sponsors
West China Hospital, Sichuan University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosed with non-metastatic head and neck cancer confirmed by pathological examination based on the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines for Head and Neck Cancers (2024, 4th Edition), with an expected survival of more than six months; 2. Scheduled to receive postoperative adjuvant radiotherapy or radical radiotherapy (with or without chemotherapy); 3. Aged 18 years or older; 4. Mentally alert, capable of basic communication and literacy, and able to complete questionnaires; 5. Understands the purpose of the study and voluntarily consents to participate.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Presence of malignant tumors other than head and neck cancer; 2. Previous history of head and neck radiotherapy; 3. Diagnosed with mental illness or cognitive impairment; 4. Previously received similar interventions.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Symptom burden; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quality of life;Anxiety and depression levels; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactXiaolin Hu
Department of Nursing, West China Hospital, Sichuan University/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University
Outcome results
None listed