A multidisciplinary approach to the management of tongue cancer is vital for achieving optimal patient outcomes. Nursing and allied health professionals play essential roles within the team. We developed symposia comprising a series of online lectures offering a detailed perspective on the role each discipline and consumer perspective has in the management of patients with tongue cancer. The topics, including epidemiology and prevention, diagnosis, treatment planning, surgery, adjuvant care, and the management of recurrent or metastatic disease, were thoroughly examined. The symposia highlighted the significance of fostering collaboration and continuous learning through a multidisciplinary approach. This initiative should be relevant to healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers striving to enhance patient outcomes in tongue cancer care through innovative collaboration.
采用多学科方法管理舌癌对于实现最佳患者预后至关重要。护理及专职医疗人员在团队中发挥着关键作用。我们组织了一系列专题研讨会,通过在线讲座形式,详细阐述了各学科及患者视角在舌癌患者管理中的作用。研讨会深入探讨了包括流行病学与预防、诊断、治疗规划、手术、辅助治疗以及复发或转移性疾病管理等主题。这些活动凸显了通过多学科协作促进合作与持续学习的重要性。该倡议对于致力于通过创新协作提升舌癌患者照护效果的医疗专业人员、研究人员及政策制定者具有重要参考价值。
Optimising Patient Outcomes in Tongue Cancer: A Multidisciplinary Approach