Perceptions of healthcare professionals on the use of Mepitel Film for the prevention of acute radiation dermatitis in breast cancer

Mepitel film for the prevention of radiation dermatitis: A comprehensive review of its efficacy, side effects, physics measurements, patient- and clinician-reported outcomes

“… 22 However, 63.6% ( n = 14/22) of respondents reported difficulties with MF in at least one point during treatment. 22 For example, one respondent reported that improper application of MF changes the contour of the breast and makes treatment imaging and matching difficult. 22 More than half of respondents ( n = 13/22, 59.1%) also reported issues such as a lack of time for MF application and poor film adherence.…”

“…Most respondents indicated that MF is effective in reducing RD, and 90.9% ( n = 20/22) indicated that MF is better than the standard of care. 22 Some believed that MF did not increase patient anxiety, was not a financial burden to patients, did not decrease the sexual functioning or desire of patients ( n = 18/22, 81.8%), did not decrease wellbeing ( n = 17/22, 77.3%), and did not decrease self-esteem ( n = 14/22, 63.6%). 22 However, 63.6% ( n = 14/22) of respondents reported difficulties with MF in at least one point during treatment.…”

“… 22 Some believed that MF did not increase patient anxiety, was not a financial burden to patients, did not decrease the sexual functioning or desire of patients ( n = 18/22, 81.8%), did not decrease wellbeing ( n = 17/22, 77.3%), and did not decrease self-esteem ( n = 14/22, 63.6%). 22 However, 63.6% ( n = 14/22) of respondents reported difficulties with MF in at least one point during treatment. 22 For example, one respondent reported that improper application of MF changes the contour of the breast and makes treatment imaging and matching difficult.…”

“… 22 For example, one respondent reported that improper application of MF changes the contour of the breast and makes treatment imaging and matching difficult. 22 More than half of respondents ( n = 13/22, 59.1%) also reported issues such as a lack of time for MF application and poor film adherence. 22 Some respondents ( n = 3/22, 13.6%) also reported issues with patient flow between RT units and clinics due to MF application.…”

“… 22 More than half of respondents ( n = 13/22, 59.1%) also reported issues such as a lack of time for MF application and poor film adherence. 22 Some respondents ( n = 3/22, 13.6%) also reported issues with patient flow between RT units and clinics due to MF application. 22 Of HCP's surveyed, 71.4% ( n = 15/21) felt that patients who undergo mastectomy without immediate reconstruction are most suitable for MF, and another 61.9% ( n = 13/21) would also recommend MF for patients with average breast size who undergo lumpectomy.…”