By
Sara Faithfull, BSc(Hons), MSc, PhD, RGN, Onc Cert, ILTM, Lecturer in Cancer Care, The Centre for Cancer and Palliative Care Studies, Institute of Cancer Research Sutton, Surrey, UK
Mary Wells, BSc(HONS), MSc, RGN, OncCert, Clinical Research Fellow, Dundee Teaching Hospital, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
Description
This book looks at the often debilitating consequences for individuals undergoing radiation therapy and the associated problems for health
care professionals that provide clinical and supportive care. Coverage includes physical aspects of treatment in terms of toxicity, issues
related to assessment and clinical management, the organizational context of care, multi-professional issues, quality assurance, and
the impact of treatment from a physical and psychosocial perspective. Also features critical reviews of current research findings and
identifies future directions for clinical research and development.
