Construction of the postoperative follow-up checklist based on the patient experience of oral cancer

doi:10.19438/j.cjoms.2025.05.010

Abstract

Abstract: PURPOSE: To construct and evaluate an outpatient follow-up list based on patients' experiences for oral cancer patients using the Delphi method. METHODS: The initial draft of the follow-up list was formed through literature analysis and semi-structured interviews. The follow-up list was established through two rounds of Delphi consultation with 16 oral and maxillofacial head and neck tumor experts. The expert opinions were statistically analyzed and summarized to establish the final follow-up list. RESULTS: The positive coefficient of the experts in the two rounds of inquiries was 100%, the authority coefficient was 0.94, and the Kendall coordination coefficient ranged from 0.123 to 0.314(P<0.05), indicating that the experts' opinions were concentrated and coordinated. The final list included 4 first-level indicators (disease symptom management, rehabilitation training, adjuvant therapy, and functional status), 16 second-level indicators, and 51 third-level indicators, covering multiple dimensions such as airway care, swallowing function training, psychological support, and social adaptation. CONCLUSIONS: The follow-up list based on patients' experiences is scientific, practical, and comprehensive, providing a standardized framework for outpatient follow-up of oral cancer patients.

Key words: Oral cancer, Postoperative follow-up, Follow-up checklist, Patient experience, Delphi method

CLC Number:

Chen Yue, Wang Huanhuan, Li Ping, Mao Yan. Construction of the postoperative follow-up checklist based on the patient experience of oral cancer[J]. China Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2025, 23(5): 491-496.

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