Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 10, Issue 3 , Pages 147-149, September 2010

Although Randomized Controlled Trials Support the Evidence Base for the Several Different Measures to Prevent or Manage Xerostomia Following Cancer Treatment, Intensity-Modified Radiotherapy (IMRT) Should be Used When Possible

Regional Maxillofacial Unit, University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool, UK and Edge Hill University Liverpool and Evidence-Based Practice Research Centre (EPRC), Faculty of Health, Edge Hill University, St Helens Road, Ormskirk

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

A systematic review of salivary gland hypofunction and xerostomia induced by cancer therapies: management strategies and economic impact.

Jensen SB, Pedersen AM, Vissink A, Andersen E, Brown CG, Davies AN, Dutilh J, et al.

Support Care Cancer. 2010 Mar 25. [Epub ahead of print.]

Reviewer

Simon N. Rogers, FDS, RCS, FRCS, MD

Purpose/Question

What is the evidence in support of different management strategies for salivary gland hypofunction and xerostomia caused by cancer treatments?

Source of Funding

Information not available

Type of Study/Design

Systematic review

Level of Evidence

Level 1: Good-quality, patient-oriented evidence

Strength of Recommendation Grade

Grade A: Consistent, good-quality patient-oriented evidence

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PII: S1532-3382(10)00136-3

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2010.06.005

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 10, Issue 3 , Pages 147-149, September 2010

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