Outcome classification | Outcome description |
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Primary | Prevention |
 | The development of a radiation-induced skin reaction (yes/no). |
 | Treatment |
 | Level of skin toxicity/reactions at one week and two weeks following the onset of the skin reaction. |
 | Level of symptom severity at one week and two weeks following the onset of the skin reaction (physical or psychological). |
Secondary | Prevention |
 | Time taken to develop an erythema or dry desquamation. |
 | Treatment |
 | Quality of life. |
 | Time taken to heal. |
 | Level of skin toxicity/reactions at the completion of treatment and at the last follow-up. |
 | Maximum level of skin toxicity/reactions reported. |
 | Level of symptom severity at any time following the onset of treatment (physical or psychological), at the completion of radiation treatment and at the last follow-up.* |
 | Maximum level of symptom severity (physical or psychological) reported.* |
 | Prevention and Treatment |
 | Cost of the interventions (both direct and indirect cost, both to the participant and the health system). |
 | Participant satisfaction. |
 | Ease of use. |
 | Adverse effects (including allergic reactions). |