Mastication in health-related quality of life in patients treated for oral cancer: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Treatment for oral cancer can impair oral functions such as mastication, which may negatively affect quality of life (QoL). In this review, an overview is provided of masticatory ability in patients treated for oral cancer.

Methods

The PubMed (MEDLINE), Embase and Cochrane databases were systematically searched for scientific literature on masticatory ability in relation to QoL in patients treated for oral cancer. Studies were included when oral cancer treatment was provided, and the University of Washington Quality of Life (UW-QoL) questionnaire was used. Risk of bias (MINORS) was independently assessed by two authors.

Results

The PubMed (MEDLINE), Embase and Cochrane search yielded 575 unique records of which 111 were assessed full text, and 27 studies

SUBMITTER: Vermaire JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9787816 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature