Quality of life considerations in head and neck cancer: United Kingdom National Multidisciplinary Guidelines

Simon Rogers; Cherith Semple; Malcolm Babb; Gerry  Humphris

doi:10.1017/S0022215116000438

Quality of life considerations in head and neck cancer: United Kingdom National Multidisciplinary Guidelines

Simon Rogers
, Cherith Semple
, Malcolm Babb
, Gerry Humphris

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Abstract

This is the official guideline endorsed by the specialty associations involved in the care of head and neck cancer patients in the UK. It identifies the current evidence base and role of health-related quality of life assessment for this group of patients.

Recommendations
• Health-related quality of life is integral to treatment planning, refining treatment protocols, and more personalised follow-up support. (G)

• Health-related quality of life and patient concerns should be regularly assessed during patient care. (G)

• Health-related quality of life assessment and patient concerns on an individual patient basis can be helpful to trigger multi-professional support and interventions

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	S49-S52
Journal	Journal of Laryngology and Otology
Volume	130
Issue number	Suppl 2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022215116000438
Publication status	Published (in print/issue) - 12 May 2016

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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head and neck cancer
quality of life
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