Feasibility Study of a Nurse Intervention to Impact Mucositis Severity and Prevent Dehydration

Feasibility Study of a Nurse-Delivered Telephone Intervention To Impact Mucositis Symptom Severity and Prevent Dehydration in Lung and Head/Neck Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemoradiation: A Pilot Study

This is a descriptive mixed method pilot study to determine the feasibility of a tailored nurse-delivered telephone intervention designed to impact mucositis symptom severity and prevent dehydration in lung and head/neck cancer patients undergoing chemoradiation, therefore reducing overall symptom severity and improving quality of life. Secondary purposes for this study are to investigate if the nursing intervention can decrease lung and head/neck cancer patients' unscheduled medical visits between chemoradiation treatments.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Non-Small Cell or Limited Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer OR Head & Neck Cancer
• Over 18 years old
• Eligible for concurrent Chemoradiation in the first line setting
• Eastern Cooperative Group 0-2 (able to complete Activity of Daily Living (ADLs) independently or with assistive device only)
• Able to read & write English or Spanish

Exclusion Criteria:

• Under 18 years old
• Underlying Anxiety or Depression (must pass screening tools)
• Medically Diagnosed with a Cognitive Impairment
• No prior Chemotherapy or Radiation treatment
• No access to a telephone
• Blind or Deaf or Illiterate
• Requires assistance with Self-Care ADLs