Journal Reviews

Are there benefits of prophylactic swallowing exercises for patients with head and neck cancer?

1 November 2017 | | Chemoradiation, Dysphagia, Prophylactic exercises, Quality of life, Swallowing

This randomised controlled trial aimed to establish the impact of prophylactic swallowing exercises in patients undergoing chemoradiation therapy for head and neck cancer. The primary outcome was the functional oral intake scale (FOIS), although secondary measures for feeding tube use,...