Agreement between patient-reported and clinician-rated speech and swallowing outcomes – Understanding the trend in post-operative oral cavity cancer patients

In our study, there was no agreement between patient-reported and clinician-rated speech and swallowing outcomes in post-operative oral cavity cancer patients. Incorporating PROMs into routine clinical practice is advisable, and clinicians need to balance PROMs with clinical and instrumental speech and swallowing assessments to ensure comprehensive care.