Powered by OpenAIRE graph
Found an issue? Give us feedback
image/svg+xml art designer at PLoS, modified by Wikipedia users Nina, Beao, JakobVoss, and AnonMoos Open Access logo, converted into svg, designed by PLoS. This version with transparent background. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Open_Access_logo_PLoS_white.svg art designer at PLoS, modified by Wikipedia users Nina, Beao, JakobVoss, and AnonMoos http://www.plos.org/ ZENODOarrow_drop_down
image/svg+xml art designer at PLoS, modified by Wikipedia users Nina, Beao, JakobVoss, and AnonMoos Open Access logo, converted into svg, designed by PLoS. This version with transparent background. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Open_Access_logo_PLoS_white.svg art designer at PLoS, modified by Wikipedia users Nina, Beao, JakobVoss, and AnonMoos http://www.plos.org/
ZENODO
Article . 2022
License: CC BY
Data sources: ZENODO
image/svg+xml art designer at PLoS, modified by Wikipedia users Nina, Beao, JakobVoss, and AnonMoos Open Access logo, converted into svg, designed by PLoS. This version with transparent background. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Open_Access_logo_PLoS_white.svg art designer at PLoS, modified by Wikipedia users Nina, Beao, JakobVoss, and AnonMoos http://www.plos.org/
ZENODO
Article . 2022
License: CC BY
Data sources: Datacite
versions View all 2 versions
addClaim

This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.

You have already added 0 works in your ORCID record related to the merged Research product.

Experiences of Patients using Thermoplastic masks for Radiotherapy of Head and Neck Cancers at Ocean Road Cancer Institute, Tanzania. A qualitative study.

Authors: Furahini Yoram*; Nazima Dharsee; Khamza Maunda; Jumaa D. Kisukari; Dickson A. Mkoka;

Experiences of Patients using Thermoplastic masks for Radiotherapy of Head and Neck Cancers at Ocean Road Cancer Institute, Tanzania. A qualitative study.

Abstract

Abstract Background: Head and neck cancer (HNC) patients undergoing radiotherapy (RT) require proper patient immobilization, for which a thermoplastic mask is used. Studies have reported a variety of patient experiences in using this device. Understanding these experiences in our local context is important to improve the current practice in the RT department. This study aimed at exploring the experiences of HNC patients using thermoplastic masks during RT at Ocean Road Cancer Institute in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Methods: In-depth interviews were conducted in Swahili for thirteen purposively selected HNC patients who were undergoing RT treatment, using a semi-structured interview guide. Data were transcribed verbatim and translated into English and thematic analysis was done. Results: There was a diverse understanding about thermoplastic masks among patients, and experiences of thermoplastic mask wearing varied, with patients expressing an experience of anxiety and discomfort during the first days of treatment and pain at later days of treatment. Conclusion: Enhancing communication and ensuring the availability of staff numbers required during thermoplastic mask construction and treatment improves patients' understanding and comfortability as well as reduces anxiety. Also, regular assessment of pain and proper management of radiation-induced side effects among HNC patients is important during RT treatment.

Related Organizations
  • BIP!
    Impact byBIP!
    citations
    This is an alternative to the "Influence" indicator, which also reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).
    0
    popularity
    This indicator reflects the "current" impact/attention (the "hype") of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network.
    Average
    influence
    This indicator reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).
    Average
    impulse
    This indicator reflects the initial momentum of an article directly after its publication, based on the underlying citation network.
    Average
Powered by OpenAIRE graph
Found an issue? Give us feedback
citations
This is an alternative to the "Influence" indicator, which also reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).
BIP!Citations provided by BIP!
popularity
This indicator reflects the "current" impact/attention (the "hype") of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network.
BIP!Popularity provided by BIP!
influence
This indicator reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).
BIP!Influence provided by BIP!
impulse
This indicator reflects the initial momentum of an article directly after its publication, based on the underlying citation network.
BIP!Impulse provided by BIP!
0
Average
Average
Average
Green