Association between latent classes of healthcare-seeking behavior and treatment delay in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma: a retrospective study based on the Andersen model

Cancer research · Nasopharyngeal carcinoma

Healthcare-seeking behavior patterns were independently associated with treatment delay in patients with NPC.

Delayed treatment initiation in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) adversely affects prognosis. Healthcare-seeking behavior patterns were independently associated with treatment delay in patients with NPC.

Shorter treatment waiting times can improve outcomes in nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

Evidence level: Irányelv / elfogadott gyakorlat. Magas szintű klinikai elfogadottság.

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