ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2005
Current practice and knowledge of oral care for cancer patients: a survey of supportive health care providers.
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32 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
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- Associated factors for oral health problems in a sample of Saudi cancer patients.Cancer management and research · 2018Article
- Surveying the Knowledge and Practices of Health Professionals in China, India, Iran, and Mexico on Treating Tuberculosis.The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene · 2016Article
- The effect of preventive oral care on treatment outcomes of a cohort of oral cancer patients.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2016Article
- Race and sex disparities in long-term survival of oral and oropharyngeal cancer in the United States.Journal of cancer research and clinical oncology · 2016Article
- Managing Intraoral Lesions in Oral Cancer Patients in a General Dental Practice: An Overview.Journal of the California Dental Association · 2016Review
- Comparison of different criteria for periodontitis case definition in head and neck cancer individuals.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2015Article
- Various forms of tissue damage and danger signals following hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation.Frontiers in immunology · 2015Review
- Oral complaints and dental care of haematopoietic stem cell transplant patients: a qualitative survey of patients and their dentists.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2015Article
- Appropriate and necessary oral care for people with cancer: guidance to obtain the right oral and dental care at the right time.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2014Review
- Oral complications and management strategies for patients undergoing cancer therapy.TheScientificWorldJournal · 2014Review
- Oral complications in hematopoietic stem cell recipients: the role of inflammation.Mediators of inflammation · 2014Review
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Abstract
backgroundThe Oral Care Study Section of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) and the International Society for Oral Oncology (ISOO) conducted a survey on clinical practices of oral/dental management of cancer patients among supportive health care providers. The main purpose was to evaluate the knowledge and current practice for preventing and managing oral side effects associated with intensive chemotherapy (ICT), hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT), and radiation therapy to the head and neck (H&N RT). MATERIALS AND
methodsA questionnaire designed and pretested was sent to 212 MASCC/ISOO members around the world with different dental and medical backgrounds. MAIN
resultsSeventy-four individuals (35%) responded. The majority of respondents were aware of possible oral complications and provided patients with clinical strategies and recommendations although there was considerable variability among the respondents. Approximately 75% stated that patients were referred for oral/dental care prior to H&N RT and ICT including HCT. However, integrated dental and medical services were reported available in only about 25% of the institutions, and most patients were referred to community-based dental professionals. MAIN
conclusionsThe survey represents a first review of current, international oral care practices. It suggests a need to develop evidence-based clinical guidelines to support effective oral/dental interventions and management strategies for this population. Furthermore, strategies for implementation of oral care protocols and better integration of dental and medical services should be developed. Caution in interpreting these findings is urged due to the limited response rate.
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