Dental consultation in patients planned for/undergoing/post radiation therapy for head and neck cancers: A questionnaire-based survey.
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em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-140107
ABSTRACT
Background:
Mouth and pharyngeal cancers account for approximately 6% of cancers worldwide. Radiotherapy is one of the means of treatment of head and neck cancer. Consultation with a dental team experienced in caring for patients undergoing treatment for head and neck cancer will improve the quality of life of such patients. Aims andObjectives:
To evaluate the attitude of oncologists toward dental consultation to patients planning for/prior to/undergoing/post radiation therapy for head and neck cancers and to evaluate the number of radiation oncologists who encounter oral complaints and consider worth referring to a dentist. Materials andMethods:
A questionnaire-based study was carried out following mailing of covering letter and self-administered questionnaire comprising 11 items, to 25 radiation oncology centers selected in India based on convenient sampling.Results:
Out of the 25 centers, we received response from 20 centers with 60 completely filled questionnaires. Five centers did not respond for further correspondences.Conclusion:
The study indicated a need for awareness and education among radiation oncologists regarding dental consultation in patients planned/undergoing /post radiation therapy for head and neck cancer.
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Assunto principal:
Osteorradionecrose
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Planejamento de Assistência ao Paciente
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Qualidade de Vida
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Lesões por Radiação
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Encaminhamento e Consulta
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Distúrbios do Paladar
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Humanos
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Candidíase Bucal
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Atitude do Pessoal de Saúde
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Estudos Transversais
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo observacional
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Estudo de prevalência
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Fatores de risco
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
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