Table 4.
Rate of patients of the intervention group and the non-intervention group in selected items of the taste and smell questionnaire in week 0
| Selected items of the questionnaire20 | Taste disorders | Smell disorders | Burning (mouth) | Xerostomia (dry mouth) | Constantly bitter taste (mouth) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All patients (n=62) | 77% (n=48) | 24% (n=15) | 13% (n=8) | 37% (n=23) | 19% (n=12) |
| Intervention group (n=30) | 93% (n=28) | 17% (n=5) | 20% (n=6) | 40% (n=12) | 23% (n=7) |
| Non-intervention group (n=32) | 75% (n=24) | 38% (n=12) | 16% (n=5) | 50% (n=16) | 16% (n=5) |