Open AccessImproving Information Provision on Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia and Scalp Cooling: A Comprehensive Approach Including A Website and Web-Based Decision Tool
Author(s) -
Corina van den Hurk,
Paulien Keizer-Heldens,
Ilse Raats,
Kim Hoeijmakers,
Floortje Mols
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
asia-pacific journal of oncology nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 9
eISSN - 2349-6673
pISSN - 2347-5625
DOI - 10.4103/apjon.apjon_19_19
Subject(s) - scalp , medicine , coping (psychology) , web application , the internet , hair loss , computer science , world wide web , surgery , dermatology , clinical psychology
Alopecia is a frequently occurring side effect of chemotherapy and has high impact on many patients. Currently, scalp cooling is the only method to prevent this chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA) and it is effective in about half of the patients. Since determinants of the success are largely unknown, all patients should be prepared for potential hair loss. The objective was to provide up-to-date online information about CIA and scalp cooling to support patients in coping with CIA and in their choice regarding scalp cooling.