Financial Burden of Dental Care Among Patients With Head and Neck Cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Patients undergoing treatment for head and neck cancer (HNC) experience oral complications requiring substantial dental treatment. This treatment is commonly not reimbursed by medical insurers, presenting a potential financial burden for patients.

Objective

To characterize the dental care needs and associated cost burden for patients with HNC.

Design, setting, and participants

This survey study included Head and Neck Cancer Alliance (HNCA) members who were surveyed from March 23 to October 27, 2023, using Qualtrics. The survey was promoted using the HNCA's social media and email list. Data analysis was performed between October 2023 and May 2024.

Main outcomes and measures

Main outcomes were oral and dental complications of cancer treatment among pat

SUBMITTER: Ben Dor B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11295059 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature