Development of a Clinical pathway for Radiotherapy.

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Radiotherapy is one of several treatments for oral cancer. To complete a one-month course of treatment, it is essential to manage radiation-induced complications effectively and help patients understand the treatment.<BR>To this end, clinical pathways can be useful. We have developed a pathway for patients receiving radiotherapy, which consists of such components as tests, treatments, consultations, teaching, medications, and assessment of patient progress.<BR>"An Assessment Sheet"and"A List For Drug Selection"were also formatted as companion documents for the pathway, to record patient progress and to help physicians make effective drug choices.<BR>To evaluate the pathway, we implemented it for several patients. Two major improvements were observed : the patients came to understand more clearly the course of treatment in advance by using the pathway, and"the Assessment Sheet"facilitated follow-up by the multidisciplinary staff.
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