Self-reported outcomes on oral health and oral health-related quality of life in long-term childhood cancer survivors-A DCCSS-LATER 2 Study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The present study aimed to determine the prevalence of self-reported oral problems and the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in childhood cancer survivors (CCS).

Methods

Patient and treatment characteristics of CCS have been collected in a cross-sectional study, part of the multidisciplinary DCCSS-LATER 2 Study. To assess self-reported oral health problems and dental problems, CCS filled out the 'Toegepast-Natuurwetenschappelijk Onderzoek' (TNO) oral health questionnaire. OHRQoL was assessed by the Dutch version of the Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14). Prevalences were compared with two comparison groups from the literature. Univariable and multivariable analyses were performed.

Results

A total of 249 CCS participated in our study. The OHIP-1

SUBMITTER: Stolze J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10198911 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature