MEMPERTAHANKAN KUALITAS HIDUP PASIEN YANG MENJALANI RADIOTERAPI PADA KEPALA DAN LEHER

• Main Authors: Harum Sasanti Y. Noegroho (Author), Gus Permana Subita (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Indonesia, 2015-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.
• Notes: 1693-9697; 2355-4800; 10.14693/jdi.v10i2.433
• Keywords: Head and neck cancer; radiotherapy; oral complications; quality of life; Dentistry; RK1-715
• Source: Journal of Dentistry Indonesia, Vol 10, Iss 1 (2015)

<p>Radiotherapy is one of treatment's modalities for head and neck malignancies. Its successful rate in curing cancer is undeniable. However, the patient will suffer several side effects or oral complications due to the treatment. If this condition is not properly managed, it can lead to the decline of patient's quality of life. There are 4 aspects that can be used as indicators of quality of life for the case of head and neck that must be aware of which are: (1) disturbing pain, (2) problem in chewing and swallowing, (3) problem in oral communication, (4) patient's emotion. In order to maintain patient's quality of life, patients must have the willingness to recover and follow all instructions suggested by the medical staffs in charge, and receive full support of the family, and health personnel, which include oncology radiotherapists, dentists, and all the paramedics involved.</p>