Dysphagia and its impact on the quality of life of head and neck cancer patients: institution-based cross-sectional study

Volume: 14, Issue: 1
Published: Jan 7, 2021
Abstract
Objective Impaired swallowing is a primary medical concern in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients . Swallowing therapy and supportive care to relieve swallowing problems among HNC patients are recommended. However, no data shows the effect of dysphagia on the quality of life (QoL) among Ethiopian patients. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess swallowing function and its impact on QoL. Results The sample included 102 HNC patients who...
Paper Details
Title
Dysphagia and its impact on the quality of life of head and neck cancer patients: institution-based cross-sectional study
Published Date
Jan 7, 2021
Volume
14
Issue
1
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