ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2013
Implementation of a hospital oral care protocol and recording of oral mucositis in children receiving cancer treatment : a retrospective and a prospective study.
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- The impact of oral health education on the incidence and severity of oral mucositis in pediatric cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Pooled it
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- Systematic review of basic oral care for the management of oral mucositis in cancer patients and clinical practice guidelines.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2019Pooled it
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- Dental Evaluation Prior to Cancer Therapy.Frontiers in oral health · 2022Review
- The effectiveness of an oral health education and prevention program on the incidence and severity of oral mucositis in pediatric cancer patients: a non-randomized controlled study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2021Article
- Integrated oral care contributes positively to the course of treatment of oncopediatric patients.European journal of pediatrics · 2021Article
- The impact of timing and modalities of dental prophylaxis on the risk of 5-fluorouracil-related oral mucositis in patients with head and neck cancer: a nationwide population-based cohort study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2021Article
- Bacterial bloodstream infections in the allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant patient: new considerations for a persistent nemesis.Bone marrow transplantation · 2017Review
- The development of an evidenced-based and clinically trialled Oral Health Protocol for Paediatric Oncology Patients at the Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2016Article
- Basic oral care for hematology-oncology patients and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation recipients: a position paper from the joint task force of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer/International Society of Oral Oncology (MASCC/ISOO) and the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT).Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2015Review
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Abstract
purposeThis retrospective/prospective study was carried out to implement a standardized hospital oral care protocol and record the incidence of oral mucositis for inpatients with childhood cancer.
methodsThe implementation process included stages of collaboration, consultation, education, and evaluation. The retrospective part of the study documented the existing hospital oral care protocol and audited medical records of all pediatric patients diagnosed with cancer over a 12-month period. The frequency of recorded oral mucositis and the rate of referral to the pediatric dentistry department were assessed. Following evaluation of the retrospective study, the literature was searched to create a new hospital oral care protocol. Referral to the dental department was standardized and frequent in-service presentations were given to staff. The oral mucositis scale was recorded daily for all inpatients, and compliance rates were assessed.
resultsFifty-nine patients' medical records were audited during the retrospective study. Oral mucositis prevalence was clearly documented at 34%, while an additional 20% lacked a definitive diagnosis. During the prospective study, 38 patients were followed and had a verified incidence of oral mucositis of 33%. The rate of compliance of implementing the oral mucositis scale improved from 41% during the first 4 months to 87% during last 3 months. Referral rates to the dental department increased from 53% during the retrospective study to 100% during the prospective study.
conclusionsMutual understanding and collaboration between the oncology and dental departments in hospitals is crucial for standardizing patient care and for improving oral care standards.
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