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Preventing chemotherapy-induced alopecia in cancer patients: is scalp cooling worthwhile?
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Journal of Advanced Nursing (Wiley-Blackwell) . May87, Vol. 12 Issue 3, p303-310. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 1987
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Abstract
- Alopecia (hair loss) is often singled out as the most distressing side-effect of cancer chemotherapy treatment. This paper provides a comprehensive and critical review of the research literature on scalp cooling, a procedure introduced to prevent chemotherapy-induced alopecia. In spite of a considerable amount of research (both nursing and medical) over a 15-year period, the evidence on scalp cooling is inconclusive. Although concerned with a specialist issue, this paper may interest the general reader as it illustrates the value of a literature review in raising questions about current practice and in identifying issues for future research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03092402
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Advanced Nursing (Wiley-Blackwell)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 107563242
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2648.1987.tb01336.x