Importance Quality metrics for patients with head and neck cancer are available, but it is
unknown whether compliance with these metrics is associated with improved patient
survival. Objective To identify whether compliance with various process-related quality
metrics is associated with improved survival in patients with oral cavity squamous cell
carcinoma who receive definitive surgery with or without adjuvant therapy. Design, Setting,
and Participants A retrospective cohort study was conducted at a tertiary academic medical …