Expérimentation du parcours personnalisé des patients atteints d'un cancer des voies aéro-digestives supérieures

Objective. Describe the implementation and preliminary results of the "Experimental Program Personalized care" in patients with Head and Neck cancer. Materials and methods. After being selected a graduate nurse status, called coordination, participated in the development of forms of detection needs and concerns of patients, in collaboration with various health professionals. Results. Between January 2011 and December 2012, 200 new patients with head and neck cancer were included: 62% with advanced cancer and 38% of early stage. No patient refused to participate in this experiment. At least one consultation with a psychiatrist was necessary for 82% of patients with advanced cancer. Social problems were the second axis of the needs of patients. Conclusion. By identifying the needs of patients and organizing their support, this evaluation optimizes not only the therapeutic care for the patient but also the management of human resources within the team.