Published February 2022 | Version v1
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Radiation induced skin reactions during and following radiotherapy: A systematic review of interventions

Creators

  • 1. College of Health, Well-being and Life Sciences, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield (United Kingdom)
  • 2. School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey (United Kingdom)

Description

Radiation induced skin reactions (RISR) are a common adverse effect of radiotherapy that can impact on patient quality of life. The aim of this systematic review was to identify new research evidence on interventions for RISR to guide health practitioners on best practice skin care for people receiving radiotherapy.

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2021.09.006

Additional details

Identifiers

DOI
10.1016/j.radi.2021.09.006;
PII
S1078817421001334;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Radiography (London 1995)
Journal Volume
28
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 232-239
ISSN
1078-8174

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
53123984
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
PATIENTS; QUALITY OF LIFE; RADIOTHERAPY; REVIEWS; SKIN
Descriptors DEC
BODY; DOCUMENT TYPES; MEDICINE; NUCLEAR MEDICINE; ORGANS; RADIOLOGY; THERAPY

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Copyright
Copyright (c) 2021 The College of Radiographers. Published by Elsevier Ltd.