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Head and Neck Virtual Coach: A Randomized Control Trial of Mobile Health as an Adjunct to Swallowing Therapy During Head and Neck Radiation

verfasst von: Heather M. Starmer, David Klein, Aisha Montgomery, Tessa Goldsmith, Liane McCarroll, Jeremy Richmon, F. Christopher Holsinger, Beth Beadle, Praduman Jain

Erschienen in: Dysphagia | Ausgabe 3/2023

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Abstract

Dysphagia is a common consequence of head and neck radiation and may be mitigated by performance of swallowing exercises during radiation treatment. Given historically poor adherence to such exercise protocols, we created a mobile health application, HNC Virtual Coach as an adjunct to standard clinical care. This randomized control trial investigated the impact of HNC Virtual Coach on adherence as well as swallowing outcomes by comparing those using the mobile app to those receiving only standard clinical care and paper logs. Both treatment groups were provided with the same exercise protocol as well as the same baseline educational information. Outcome measures included adherence rates, physiologic measures obtained during a Modified Barium Swallow Study (PAS, MBS-ImP, DIGEST), patient-reported outcomes (MDADI), diet levels (FOIS, PSS-HN), and quality of information received (INFO-25). Patients using the HNC Virtual Coach tended to have better adherence to treatment recommendations during radiation therapy. Increased adherence was associated with better patient-reported quality of life, but not physiologic function 2–3 months following completion of radiation. Results suggest that a mobile health application may provide benefit for some patients undergoing head and neck radiation.

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Titel: Head and Neck Virtual Coach: A Randomized Control Trial of Mobile Health as an Adjunct to Swallowing Therapy During Head and Neck Radiation
verfasst von: Heather M. Starmer
David Klein
Aisha Montgomery
Tessa Goldsmith
Liane McCarroll
Jeremy Richmon
F. Christopher Holsinger
Beth Beadle
Praduman Jain
Publikationsdatum: 12.08.2022
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Dysphagia / Ausgabe 3/2023
Print ISSN: 0179-051X
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-0460
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00455-022-10506-5

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