ArticleJournal of patient-reported outcomes2021
Experiences of patients who developed oral mucositis during solid neoplasms treatment: a Ugandan qualitative study.
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- Lived experiences of chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis among patients with breast cancer: a phenomenological study.BMJ open · 2025Article
- ASSESSMENT OF ORO-DENTAL HEALTH PARAMETERS, FUNGAL INFECTION AND THE SEVERITY OF CHEMOTHERAPY INDUCED - ORAL MUCOSITIS: FINDINGS FROM A SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIAN TERTIARY CARE CENTRE.Annals of Ibadan postgraduate medicine · 2025Article
- Oral health of chemotherapy patients before and after provision of oral hygiene instructions at a tertiary care hospital: pre-post design.BMC oral health · 2024Article
- Stem cell transplantation patients receiving a novel oral care protocol for oral mucositis prevention and treatment: patient-reported outcomes and quality of life.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundResearch on the management of complications of chemotherapy is important in facilitating the growing approaches to individualized patient management. Hence the need to document patient's perspectives about chemotherapy-induced mucositis and the support they need from cancer care teams.
methodsWe carried out a qualitative study using in-depth interviews (IDI) and focus group discussions (FGD). We collected patient's experiences on chemotherapy-induced mucositis by conducting 5 FGD and 13 IDIs.
resultsOne glaring improvement that we need to make is the provision of information and counseling before, during, and after chemotherapy. Additionally, we need to explore inexpensive mucositis preventive strategies to aid our patients as they undergo treatment.
conclusionAs a country, we must move away from taking cancer patients' needs as those of common tropical diseases. This will allow us to provide that extra help needed outside the usual diagnosis and administration of medication.
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