Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 25, Issue 3 , Pages 203-211, August 2009

Nutritional Needs of Patients with Malignancies of the Head and Neck

  • Michele C. Hayward

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Michele Hayward, RD, Hayes Lab, Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, CB7295, 450 West Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7295.
    • ,
  • Aimee M. Shea

Objectives

To provide strategies to manage nutrition in patients with head and neck cancer.

Data Sources

Empirical articles, reviews, books, and anecdotal evidence.

Conclusion

Major nutrition issues include sore mouth/throat, difficulty swallowing, taste changes, dry mouth/thick saliva, constipation, nausea/vomiting, and decreased appetite.

Implications for Nursing Practice

Nurses are one of the main providers for patients with head and neck cancer and may be the first to recognize a nutritional issue. The oncology dietitian and nurse work closely together to manage the nutritional care of the patient.

Key Words: Nutrition, diet, head and neck neoplasm, oncology

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PII: S0749-2081(09)00062-X

doi:10.1016/j.soncn.2009.05.003

Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 25, Issue 3 , Pages 203-211, August 2009

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