title: Skin care for patients receiving radiotherapy.
abstract: Radiotherapy can cause significant skin reactions. Research suggests that skin care practices are diverse for patients receiving radiotherapy. Standardised practice enables nurses to evaluate interventions.
authors.affiliation: Barnet General Hospital, London.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Boot-Vickers
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Eaton
mesh_terms: D001458:Bandages; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D011855:Radiodermatitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing*