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Trial reportSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2022

Needs assessment in patients surgically treated for head and neck cancer-a randomized controlled trial.

Annelise Mortensen, Irene Wessel, Simon N Rogers, Anders Tolver, Mary Jarden

Registry-linked trialOpen access · greenAbstract readRandomized Controlled Trial
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Trial report in Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT03443258 (Needs Assessment and Decision-making Tool), which is not on this map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3citing papers in PubMed
0.3field-weighted citation impact, top 43% of its field
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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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NCT03443258 nacompletednot on this map

Needs Assessment and Decision-making Tool (NEAT-decision) Integrated in a Clinical Practice to Enhance Patient Involvement in Head and Neck Cancer Rehabilitation - a Randomized Controlled Trial

TypeinterventionalSponsorRigshospitalet, DenmarkRan2018 to 2019Enrolled93ConditionsHead and Neck NeoplasmsArmsNeeds assesment tool integrated in nursing consultation.
3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed, 4 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Article
  2. Triage tools to inform the prioritisation of physical health services following a diagnosis of cancer: a scoping review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025
    Article
  3. The Patient Concerns Inventory in head and neck oncology: a structured review of its development, validation and clinical implications.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2022
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Annelise MortensenDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery and Audiology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Blegdamsvej 9, 2100, Copenhagen Ø, Denmark. annelise.mortensen.01@regionh.dk.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2601-5345
Irene WesselDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery and Audiology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Blegdamsvej 9, 2100, Copenhagen Ø, Denmark.
Simon N RogersFaculty of Health and Social Care, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, L39 4QP and Liverpool Head and Neck Centre, Liverpool University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool, Great Britain, UK.
Anders TolverData Science Lab, Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Universitetsparken 5, 2200, Copenhagen N, Denmark.
Mary JardenDepartment of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Copenhagen University and Department of Hematology, Center for Cancer and Organ Diseases, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Blegdamsvej 9, 2100, Copenhagen Ø, Denmark.
Copenhagen University Hospital · DKEdge Hill University · GBUniversity of Copenhagen · DK

Funding

danish nurses organization OTS/DScnovo nordisk fonden NNF16OC0022338novo nordisk fonden NNF18OC0053227
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeTo investigate the effect and feasibility of a head and neck cancer-specific needs assessment tool integrated into nursing rehabilitation consultations early in the post-surgical period on quality of life, symptom burden, and referrals for multidisciplinary follow-up.

methodsNinety-two surgically treated patients with head and neck cancer were enrolled in a two-arm randomized controlled trial. All participants received nursing rehabilitation consultations prior to discharge, and two weeks and two months post-operative. The intervention group had their needs assessed using Patient Concerns Inventory, while standard care used a systematic questioning approach. Primary outcome was quality of life. Secondary outcomes were symptom burden and referrals for multidisciplinary rehabilitation follow-up.

resultsNo significant differences were found in quality of life or symptom burden between groups. However, 35% more patients in the intervention group were referred for rehabilitation. The attrition rate was similar in both groups, with a dropout rate of six in each group. No patients declined using the Patient Concerns Inventory.

conclusionThe intervention showed no improvement in QoL or symptom burden compared to standard care. However, the results suggest that important needs were identified and addressed. Especially emotional and existential needs, which were accommodated through referrals and professional advice. Nursing rehabilitation consultations using the Patient Concerns Inventory are feasible and may ensure that patient preferences and priorities are incorporated in their care.

trial registrationClinicalTrials.com (NCT03443258). Date of registration: May 31

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Head and Neck NeoplasmsQuality of LifeHumansNeeds AssessmentReferral and ConsultationBurdenHead and neck cancerNeeds assessmentQuality of lifeRehabilitationSymptom

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