Multidisciplinary Service Utilization Pattern by Advanced Head and Neck Cancer Patients : A Single Institution Study
Joint Authors
Zaboli, David
Tang, Mei
Ha, Patrick K.
Messing, Barbara P.
Kim, Irene A.
Ulmer, Karen
Levine, Marshall A.
Zinreich, Eva S.
Califano, Joseph A.
Lake, Spencer T.
Fan, Katherine
Zahurak, Marianna L.
Gold, Dorothy
Fan, Katherine Y.
Ryniak, Keri L.
Saunders, John R.
Blanco, Ray G.
Harrer, Karen B.
Junn, Jacqueline C.
Source
International Journal of Otolaryngology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-10-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Purpose.
To analyze the patterns and associations of adjunctive service visits by head and neck cancer patients receiving primary, concurrent chemoradiation therapy.
Methods.
Retrospective chart review of patients receiving adjunctive support during a uniform chemoradiation regimen for stages III-IV head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
Univariate and multivariate models for each outcome were obtained from simple and multivariate linear regression analyses.
Results.
Fifty-two consecutive patients were assessed.
Female gender, single marital status, and nonprivate insurance were factors associated with an increased number of social work visits.
In a multivariate analysis, female gender and marital status were related to increased social work services.
Female gender and stage IV disease were significant for increased nursing visits.
In a multivariate analysis for nursing visits, living greater than 20 miles between home and hospital was a negative predictive factor.
Conclusion.
Treatment of advanced stage head and neck cancer with concurrent chemoradiation warrants a multidisciplinary approach.
Female gender, single marital status, and stage IV disease were correlated with increased utilization of social work and nursing services.
Distance over 20 miles from the center was a negative factor.
This information may help guide the treatment team to allocate resources for the comprehensive care of patients.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Junn, Jacqueline C.& Kim, Irene A.& Zahurak, Marianna L.& Fan, Katherine& Fan, Katherine Y.& Lake, Spencer T.…[et al.]. 2012. Multidisciplinary Service Utilization Pattern by Advanced Head and Neck Cancer Patients : A Single Institution Study. International Journal of Otolaryngology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Junn, Jacqueline C.…[et al.]. Multidisciplinary Service Utilization Pattern by Advanced Head and Neck Cancer Patients : A Single Institution Study. International Journal of Otolaryngology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Junn, Jacqueline C.& Kim, Irene A.& Zahurak, Marianna L.& Fan, Katherine& Fan, Katherine Y.& Lake, Spencer T.…[et al.]. Multidisciplinary Service Utilization Pattern by Advanced Head and Neck Cancer Patients : A Single Institution Study. International Journal of Otolaryngology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-486401