Improving Dental Care for Patients With Head and Neck Tumors
A Simulation Experiment to Improve Dental Care for Patients With Head and Neck Tumors
University Medical Center Goettingen
132 participants
Jan 13, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This prospective survey study investigates knowledge, attitudes, experiences, and practices related to dental care in patients with head and neck cancer among affected patients and dentists. Participants complete an anonymous online questionnaire before and after receiving written, guideline-based information. The study aims to evaluate whether targeted educational materials improve knowledge and perceptions regarding dental care in the context of head and neck cancer treatment.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria2
- Patients aged 18 years or older with head and neck cancer whose health status allows completion of a questionnaire
- Practicing dentists in Germany registered in the OAK-Verlag address database
Exclusion Criteria2
- Lack of consent to participate
- Insufficient German language skills that prevent completion of the questionnaire
Interventions
Patients with head and neck cancer and practicing dentists in Germany participate in an anonymous, prospective pre-post survey study. Both groups complete a baseline questionnaire assessing demographic characteristics as well as knowledge, attitudes, experiences, and decision-making related to dental care in the context of head and neck cancer treatment. Following the baseline assessment, participants receive group-specific, guideline-based written educational information. After reviewing the educational material, participants complete a post-intervention questionnaire with identical content. The effect of the educational intervention is evaluated by comparing pre- and post-assessment responses within each group.
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NCT07328347