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ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2012

Oral health is an important issue in end-of-life cancer care.

Petter Wilberg, Marianne J Hjermstad, Stig Ottesen, Bente B Herlofson

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Article in Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2012. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 33 papers, 6 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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33 citing papers in PubMed, 6 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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  2. Prevalence of oral diseases in patients under palliative care: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024
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  3. The intersection of oncology and oral health: exploring nurses' insights and practices - a systematic review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024
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  4. MASCC/ISOO expert opinion on the management of oral problems in patients with advanced cancer.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022
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  6. Systematic literature review: xerostomia in advanced cancer patients.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2015
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  7. A mouth rinse based on a tea solution of Salvia officinalis for oral discomfort in palliative cancer care: a randomized controlled trial.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2021
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4 authors.

Petter WilbergDepartment of Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo, PO Box 1109, Blindern, 0317, Oslo, Norway.
Marianne J Hjermstad
Stig Ottesen
Bente B Herlofson

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purposeThis study aims to assess the prevalence of oral morbidity in patients receiving palliative care for cancers outside the head and neck region and to investigate if information concerning oral problems was given.

methodsPatients were recruited from two Norwegian palliative care inpatient units. All patients went through a face-to-face interview, completed the Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS) covering 10 frequent cancer-related symptoms, and went through an oral examination including a mouth swab to test for Candida carriage.

resultsNinety-nine of 126 patients (79 %) agreed to participate. The examined patients had a mean age of 64 years (range, 36-90 years) and 47 % were male. Median Karnofsky score was 40 (range, 20-80) and 87 % had metastatic disease. Estimated life expectancy was <3 months in 73 %. Dry mouth was reported by 78 %. The highest mean scores on the modified 0-10 ESAS scale were 4.9 (fatigue), 4.7 (dry mouth), and 4.4 (poor appetite). Clinical oral candidiasis was seen in 34 % (86 % positive cultures). Mouth pain was reported by 67 % and problems with food intake were reported by 56 %. Moderate or rich amounts of dental plaque were seen in 24 %, and mean number of teeth with visible carious lesions was 1.9. One patient was diagnosed with bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw. Overall, 78 % said they had received no information about oral adverse effects of cancer treatment.

conclusionPatients in palliative care units need better mouth care. Increased awareness among staff about the presence and severity of oral problems is necessary. Systematic information about oral problems is important in all stages of cancer treatment.

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AdultAgedAged, 80 and overCandidiasis, OralCross-Sectional StudiesDental PlaqueDysgeusiaFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMouth DiseasesNeoplasmsOral HealthOral HygienePalliative Care

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