The need and availability of dental services for terminally ill cancer patients: a nationwide survey in Japan

Abstract

The results of this study revealed that Japanese palliative care units and teams have a markedly high need of dental services, but there is insufficient availability. To improve oral complications of terminally ill cancer patients, dentistry professionals should be more available in palliative care.

Oral health in end‐of‐life patients: A rapid review

“…A total of 19 articles met the inclusion criteria (See Supporting Information Table 1S). Twelve studies were graded as low‐quality, five as moderate, and two of high quality …”

“…Fifteen out of 19 articles ( n = 15) were observational studies: five retrospective cohort, and 10 cross sectional studies (seven of which were survey/interview type studies) . Additionally, there were two experimental studies, one systematic review, and one audit .…”

“…A total of 19 articles met the inclusion criteria (See Supporting Information Table 1S). Twelve studies were graded as low-quality, [11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23] five as moderate, 6,[23][24][25][26] and two of high quality. 27,28 Fifteen out of 19 articles (n = 15) were observational studies: five retrospective cohort, 6,23,25,27,28 and 10 cross sectional studies (seven of which were survey/interview type studies).…”

“…27,28 Fifteen out of 19 articles (n = 15) were observational studies: five retrospective cohort, 6,23,25,27,28 and 10 cross sectional studies (seven of which were survey/interview type studies). [11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18]22,24 Additionally, there were two experimental studies, 21,26 one systematic review, 19 and one audit. 20 Included articles were published between 2001 and 2016 from nine countries including USA (n = 5), Japan (n = 4), and UK (n = 3).…”

“…In a survey of 210 palliative care staff, 98% thought dental services were necessary for their patients, and 96% thought professional oral care services were often or sometimes needed …”