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Time to Measure: A Proposed Theoretical Model for Head and Neck Cancer Intervals of Care

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© 2025 The Author(s). World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Chinese Medical Association.Head and neck cancer care delays are challenging, given the complexity of cancer care pathways, which leads to delays throughout the patient journey, from the symptom onset to treatment completion. Current models and literature addressing cancer care are limited by heterogeneous definitions of care intervals, a focus on specific aspects of the patient journey instead of the whole care continuum, and limited use of implementation science to target gaps in implementing evidence-based interventions. Here, we propose the Head and Neck Cancer TImely aCess TO Care Model as an approach to conceptualize, measure, and address delays in diverse health systems.

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Author(s): Xu MJ, Decker H, Abreu A, Patterson RH, Nteyumwete H, Beaudoin P-L, Hamilton DW, Nkya A, Massawe W, Correia N, Paulo FY, Van Loon K, Emmett SD, Reaves C, Okerosi S

Publication type: Letter

Publication status: Published

Journal: World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Year: 2025

Pages: epub ahead of print

Online publication date: 14/09/2025

Acceptance date: 24/06/2025

ISSN (print): 2095-8811

ISSN (electronic): 2589-1081

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Inc

URL: https://doi.org/10.1002/wjo2.70060

DOI: 10.1002/wjo2.70060

Data Access Statement: The authors have nothing to report.

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