Effectiveness of rehabilitation training on radiotherapy-related abnormalities of voice function in head and neck cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Abnormal speech function caused by radiotherapy will affect the normal communication of patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) and even interrupt their social life. Rehabilitation Training is widely used to improve articulatory abnormalities in patients with HNC. However, the effectiveness of these rehabilitation measures in restoring the voice function of HNC patients is still unknown.

Objective

This study aimed to systematically examine the effects of rehabilitation training on radiotherapy-related voice function and quality of life in patients with HNC.

Methods

The databases PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, CNKI, Wan Fang, and SinoMed were searched for studies published from inception through October 2024. Randomized controlled

SUBMITTER: Zhao M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11892882 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature