Knowledge, Attitude and Skills of Oral Health Care Professionals towards Cancer Treatment-induced Oral Mucositis.

Abstract

Background and objectives: More than 90% of patients with head and neck malignancies develop cancer treatment-induced oral mucositis CT-IOM. It is commonly referred to stomatitis. It is a common, dose-limiting, and potentially life-threatening side effect of radiation or chemotherapy. The present study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and skills of oral health care professionals working in different settings regarding the treatment and care of CT-IOM.