Survey of experiences and barriers to dental care post-head and neck cancer in OraRad study participants.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Dental care after head and neck cancer (HNC) treatment is crucial to maintaining oral health and preventing/treating oral complications. This survey investigated the experiences and barriers to dental care post-radiation therapy (RT).

Methods

Participants of the Clinical Registry of Dental Outcomes in patients with head and neck cancer (OraRad) were surveyed at approximately 4 years post-RT. Participants completed a 20-question survey which assessed perceptions of dental care and education, barriers to receiving care, and ongoing physical symptoms post-RT.

Results

One hundred fifty-three of the 505 available OraRad participants completed the survey. Almost all of the respondents (n = 141; 92%) either strongly agreed or agreed that they understand the effects o

SUBMITTER: Threet EJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10101878 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature