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Due to the chronicity of HNL, it is important to explore how patients can engage in HNL self-management. This study aims to explore patients understanding, perceptions and experiences of HNL management to promote the role of self-management and adherence to HNL interventions following completion of HNC treatment.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>Fourteen remote, one-to-one semi-structured interviews were conducted with HNC survivors with HNL. Reflexive thematic analysis was employed to develop key themes using an inductive approach.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>Two main themes were established: (1) \u201cmaximising patients\u2019 competency to self-manage HNL\u201d and (2) \u201cAdherence to HNL self-management: What makes a difference ?\u201d. 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