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ArticleFrontiers in oncology2021

Rehabilitation Needs of Head and Neck Cancer Patients and Stakeholders: Case Study.

Maria Karampela, Talya Porat, Vasiliki Mylonopoulou, Minna Isomursu

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Article in Frontiers in oncology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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  1. Beyond feasibility: the case for lymphoedema-stratified rehabilitation trials in head and neck cancer.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026
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  2. The citizen perspective on challenges and rehabilitation needs among individuals treated for head and neck cancer: a qualitative study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025
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  4. Body image distress among cancer patients: needs for psychosocial intervention development.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022
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Maria KarampelaFaculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland.
Talya PoratFaculty of Engineering, Dyson School of Design Engineering, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom.
Vasiliki MylonopoulouDepartment Of Applied Information Technology, Division of Human Computer Interaction, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
Minna IsomursuFaculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe incidents of Head and Neck Cancer (HNC) are rising worldwide, suggesting that this type of cancer is becoming more common. The foreseen growth of incidents signifies that future rehabilitation services will have to meet the needs of a wider population.

objectiveThe aim of this paper is to explore the needs of patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals during HNC rehabilitation.

methodsThis paper reports the empirical findings from a case study that was conducted in a cancer rehabilitation center in Copenhagen to elicit the needs of HNC cancer patients, informal caregivers and healthcare professionals.

resultsFour areas of needs during the rehabilitation process were identified: service delivery, emotional, social and physical needs. Service delivery needs and emotional needs have been identified as the most prevalent.

conclusionsStakeholders' needs during the rehabilitation process were found to be interrelated. All stakeholders faced service delivery challenges in the form of provision and distribution of information, including responsibilities allocation between municipalities, hospitals and rehabilitation services. Emotional and social needs have been reported by HNC patients and informal caregivers, underlining the importance of inclusion of all actors in the design of future healthcare interventions. Connected Health (CH) solutions could be valuable in provision and distribution of information.

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connected health (CH)head and neck cancerinformal caregiversrehabilitationstakeholders

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PMCPMC8499693

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