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Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Using EORTC QLQ-H&N35 in Head and Neck Cancer Survivors Within the First Year Following Treatment: a Cross-Sectional Study in Egypt

This study aims to evaluate Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) in head and neck cancer (HNC) survivors within the first year following treatment in Egypt. Using a cross-sectional study design, data will be collected from patients at Ahmed Maher Teaching Hospital (AMTH) through structured questionnaires and clinical assessments, including the Arabic version of EORTC QLQ-H\&N35, oral hygiene index-simplified (OHI-S), and the WHO Oral Mucositis Scale. The study will examine the association between OHRQoL and various factors, including sociodemographic characteristics, oral hygiene practices, and clinical parameters such as oral mucositis severity. A sample size of 112 participants was determined using a one-sample t-test, ensuring adequate statistical power while accounting for a 20% dropout rate. Findings from this research will help highlight the impact of HNC treatment on oral health and provide insights into improving oral care strategies for better patient quality of life in Egypt.