SynthesisBMC oral health2020
Oral health problems among palliative and terminally ill patients: an integrated systematic review.
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28 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 79 citations in OpenAlex.
- Dry mouth in palliative care: A systematic review of clinical practice guidelines around the world.Palliative medicine · 2026Pooled it
- 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 · 2024Pooled it
- 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 · 2021Trial
- Assessment of Dry Mouth in a Palliative Population: A Comparison Between Patient-Reported Symptoms and Clinical Oral Dryness Scale Measurements.The American journal of hospice & palliative care · 2026Article
- Oral health-related quality of life in systemic disease patients: A bibliometric analysis and visualization from 2001 to 2024.Medicine · 2026Article
- Healthcare utilization and end-of-life care based on life-sustaining treatment decisions in patients with cancer.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
- Spiritual Aspects of Rehabilitation Nutrition: A Position Paper by the Japanese Association of Rehabilitation Nutrition (Secondary Publication).Journal of general and family medicine · 2026Article
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- Longitudinal changes in oral conditions and oral candidiasis in palliative care inpatients: a longitudinal observational study.Frontiers in dental medicine · 2026Article
- Oral health assessment of end-of-life patients with cancer: Evaluating the diagnostic accuracy of the oral assessment guide and oral health assessment tool in prognosis prediction.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- Comparison of nurse-led oral health care and dental professional-led oral health management in terminally ill cancer patients receiving palliative care: a longitudinal study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- Aromatic Herbs as a Source of Bioactive Compounds: An Overview of Their Antioxidant Capacity, Antimicrobial Activity, and Major Applications.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Exploring the integration of dentistry within a multidisciplinary palliative care team: does bedside dental care improve quality of life and symptom burden in inpatient palliative care patients?Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Article
- POMSNAME: an aide-mémoire to improve the assessment and documentation of palliative care - a longitudinal project.BMC palliative care · 2023Article
- Dry mouth in patients with a life-limiting condition or frailty: a study protocol for two intervention studies and a nested qualitative sub-study (the Dry mOuth Project, DROP).BMC palliative care · 2023Article
- An Overview of Systemic Health Factors Related to Rapid Oral Health Deterioration among Older People.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- Taste loss in cancer patients: clinicians' perceptions of educational materials and diagnostic tools.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023Article
- Dental needs in palliative care and problems in dental hygienist education: survey study of palliative care ward homepage, university syllabus, and academic conference abstracts.BMC palliative care · 2022Article
- Association between oral health and advisability of oral feeding in advanced cancer patients receiving palliative care: a cross-sectional study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Article
- A Narrative of Oral Care in Palliative Patients.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundHigh incidence of treatable oral conditions has been reported among palliative patients. However, a large proportion of palliative patients lose their ability to communicate their sufferings. Therefore, it may lead to under-reporting of oral conditions among these patients. This review systematically synthesized the published evidence on the presence of oral conditions among palliative patients, the impact, management, and challenges in treating these conditions.
methodsAn integrative review was undertaken with defined search strategy from five databases and manual search through key journals and reference list. Studies which focused on oral conditions of palliative patients and published between years 2000 to 2017 were included.
resultsXerostomia, oral candidiasis and dysphagia were the three most common oral conditions among palliative patients, followed by mucositis, orofacial pain, taste change and ulceration. We also found social and functional impact of having certain oral conditions among these patients. In terms of management, complementary therapies such as acupuncture has been used but not well explored. The lack of knowledge among healthcare providers also posed as a challenge in treating oral conditions among palliative patients.
conclusionsThis review is first in its kind to systematically synthesize the published evidence regarding the impact, management and challenges in managing oral conditions among palliative patients. Although there is still lack of study investigating palliative oral care among specific group of patients such as patients with dementia, geriatric or pediatric advanced cancer patients, this review has however provided baseline knowledge that may guide health care professionals in palliative settings.
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