Longitudinal Changes in Health Utility Scores During the Perioperative Period Among Patients With Oral Cancer: An Analysis of the Effect of Older Age and Social Background

Key Points

• This research aims to examine how health utility scores change during the perioperative period among older patients with oral cancer.
• Analyzed health utility scores longitudinally during the perioperative period
• Focused on older patients with oral cancer
• Evaluated the role of social background and support
• Health utility scores improved for older patients with good physical and cognitive functions
• Social support significantly affects unmarried patients' health utility
• Standard treatments do not disadvantage older patients if they are cognitively fit