Development of a Clinical pathway for Radiotherapy.

  • HARADA SACHIKO
    Department of Pharmacy, Hokkaido University Dental Hospital
  • KASASHI KUMIKO
    Department of Pharmacy, Hokkaido University Dental Hospital
  • WADA IKUO
    Department of Pharmacy, Hokkaido University Dental Hospital
  • WATANABE KONAMI
    Nursing Division, Hokkaido University Dental Hospital
  • SAEKI MAYUMI
    Nursing Division, Hokkaido University Dental Hospital
  • YAMAZAKI YUTAKA
    Oral Diagnosis and Oral Medicine, Graduate School of Dental Medicine, Hokkaido University
  • ONO MITSUNOBU
    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Graduate School of Dental Medicine, Hokkaido University
  • TEI KANCHU
    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Graduate School of Dental Medicine, Hokkaido University
  • OHMORI KEIICHI
    Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Disorders, Hokkaido University Dental Hospital
  • KAKINUMA MASAYO
    Nursing Division, Hokkaido University Dental Hospital
  • FUKUDA HIROSHI
    Oral Diagnosis and Oral Medicine, Graduate School of Dental Medicine, Hokkaido University
  • TOTSUKA YASUNORI
    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Graduate School of Dental Medicine, Hokkaido University

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  • 放射線治療におけるクリニカルパスの作成

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Abstract

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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