title: Quality of life considerations in head and neck cancer: United Kingdom National Multidisciplinary Guidelines.
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. (G).
authors.affiliation: Evidence-Based Practice Research Centre,Faculty of Health,Edge Hill University,Ormskirk,UK.
authors.forename: S N
authors.initials: SN
authors.lastname: Rogers
authors.affiliation: Department of Head and Neck Cancer,Cancer Services, South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust,Belfast,UK.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Semple
authors.affiliation: NCRI Head and Neck Clinical Studies Group,NCIN Head and Neck Site Specific Clinical Reference Group,B16 - Complex Head and Neck Clinical Reference Group,Chesterfield,Derbyshire,UK.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Babb
authors.affiliation: Medical School, University of St Andrews,St Andrews,UK.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Humphris
mesh_terms: D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D009959:Oropharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D010347:Patient Care Planning / Q000592:standards; D011788:Quality of Life / Q000523:psychology; D006113:United Kingdom