{"id":6777,"date":"2025-11-25T18:14:01","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T21:14:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/investiga.uandes.cl\/?p=6777"},"modified":"2025-12-02T16:26:39","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T19:26:39","slug":"patients-participate-in-research-to-improve-oral-complications-of-oncology-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/investiga.uandes.cl\/en\/patients-participate-in-research-to-improve-oral-complications-of-oncology-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Patients Participate in Research to Address Oral Complications of Oncology Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>An innovative scientific initiative is changing the way cancer treatment complications are investigated. The project,&nbsp;<strong>\"Co-creating knowledge: patient experience in the development of a line of research for the management of oral complications of oncology therapy,\"<\/strong>seeks to actively integrate patients in all stages of the research process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The proposal, led by<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/investigadores.uandes.cl\/es\/persons\/wilfredo-alejandro-gonz%C3%A1lez-arriagada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wilfredo Gonz\u00e1lez<\/a><\/strong>, is developed in several phases and starts with the identification of the needs, experiences, and perspectives of oncology patients regarding oral toxicities that may arise during therapy. Subsequently, the team will move on to a\u00a0<strong>co-creation process<\/strong>where patients and caregivers will work together with professionals to define the most relevant lines of research with the greatest potential impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\"<strong>The project also includes a phase of experimentation in real environments and a final evaluation stage, with the objective of ensuring concrete, transferable results with a direct impact on the quality of life of those facing cancer,\"<\/strong>comments Gonz\u00e1lez.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>An approach centered on those living with the disease<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The research is based on three key pillars:<br><strong>a)<\/strong>&nbsp;Active participation of patients,<br><strong>b)<\/strong>&nbsp;An approach that is fully focused on their needs; and<br><strong>c)<\/strong>&nbsp;A comprehensive approach that addresses not only the physical challenges, but also the emotional and social aspects associated with oral toxicities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The work team will be composed of&nbsp;<strong>oncologists, psychologists, nurses, and oral health practitioners,<\/strong>who will be working closely with patients and caregivers invited to&nbsp;<strong>workshops, discussion groups, and participatory activities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Social and health impact<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The relevance of the project lies in its direct contribution to improving the quality of life of oncology patients by promoting the&nbsp;<strong>reduction of complications.<\/strong>The impact is expected to be reflected in better therapeutic results and greater satisfaction with the care received. 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