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Table 1 Basic nursing care program

From: Topical steroid versus placebo for the prevention of radiation dermatitis in head and neck cancer patients receiving chemoradiotherapy: the study protocol of J-SUPPORT 1602 (TOPICS study), a randomized double-blinded phase 3 trial

 

Radiation Dermatitis(CTCAEver4.0)a

Grade

0

1

2

3

Gentle wash

â—‹

â—‹

â—‹

â—‹

Topical cream

–

â—‹

â—‹

â—‹

A surgical pad

–

–

â—‹

â—‹

Daily care by themselves

â—‹

â—‹

â—‹

–

Daily care cheched by Nurses

â–³

â–³

â—‹

â—‹

Consultation for dermatologist

–

–

â–³

â—‹

  1. ainvestigator grading
  2. â–³, performed if necessary
  3. â—‹, always performed