Assessment of Radiation-Induced Xerostomia: Validation of the Xerostomia Questionnaire in Chinese Patients With Head and Neck Cancer

Conclusions The result provides evidence for the validity and reliability of the XQ in a sample of Chinese patients with HNC. Implications for Practice The XQ can be used in both clinical practice and research as a valuable tool to screen for problems with xerostomia, monitor the xerostomia level, and evaluate the effects of treatment and interventions among patients with HNC.
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