Naslov
The multidisciplinary team (mdt) in the treatment of head and neck cancer – a single institution experience

Autori
Prgomet, Drago ; Bišof, Vesna ; Prstačić, Ratko ; Curić Radivojević, Renata ; Brajković, Lovorka ; Šimić, Ivana

Izvornik
Acta clinica Croatica. Supplement (0353-9474) 61 (2022), 4; 77-87

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, pregledni rad, stručni

Ključne riječi
Cancer ; Head and neck ; Multidisciplinary team

Sažetak
Head and neck cancers are associated with significant morbidity and mortality despite advancements in treatment in recent decades. A multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of these diseases is thus of essential importance and is becoming the gold standard. Head and neck tumors also endanger relevant structures of the upper aerodigestive tracts, including bodily functions such as voice, speech, swallowing, and breathing. Damage to these functions can significantly influence quality of life. Thus, our study examined not only the roles of head and neck surgeons, oncologists and radiotherapists, but also the importance of the participation of different scientific professions such as anesthesiologists, psychologists, nutritionists, stomatologists, and speech therapists in the work of a multidisciplinary team (MDT). Their participation results in a significant improvement of patient quality of life. We also present our experiences in the organization and work of the MDT as part of the Center for Head and Neck Tumors of the Zagreb Clinical Hospital Center.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti, Psihologija, Logopedija

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