Supportive Care Needs Among Pretreatment Head and Neck Cancer Patients According to Smoking Status: A Cross‐Sectional Study With Nested Analyses | Synapse
March 3, 2026Open Access
Supportive Care Needs Among Pretreatment Head and Neck Cancer Patients According to Smoking Status: A Cross‐Sectional Study With Nested Analyses
Key Points
Patients' supportive care needs differ significantly based on smoking status, emphasizing tailored care requirements.
The analysis revealed distinct care needs for smokers and non-smokers, which may influence treatment outcomes.
Cross-sectional study design assessed smoking status impact on supportive care requirements.
Findings support the need for personalized care plans to address unique challenges faced by different patient groups.