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SynthesisSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2024

Prevalence of oral diseases in patients under palliative care: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Marina Silva, Erison Santana Santos, Caique Mariano Pedroso, Joel B Epstein, Alan Roger Santos-Silva, Luiz Paulo Kowalski

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Marina SilvaOral Diagnosis Department, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Piracicaba, SP, Brazil.
Erison Santana SantosOral Diagnosis Department, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Piracicaba, SP, Brazil.
Caique Mariano PedrosoOral Diagnosis Department, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Piracicaba, SP, Brazil.
Joel B EpsteinCity of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, Duarte, CA, USA.
Alan Roger Santos-SilvaOral Diagnosis Department, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Piracicaba, SP, Brazil.
Luiz Paulo KowalskiDepartment of Head and Neck Surgery, University of Sao Paulo Medical School and Department of Head and Neck Surgery and Otorhinolaryngology, A.C. Camargo Cancer Center, São Paulo, Brazil. lp_kowalski@uol.com.br.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0481-156X

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Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq) 307604/2023-3Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel 001Sao Paulo Research Foundation 2019/09692-9
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeOral alterations are frequently observed in patients undergoing palliative care and are linked to the direct or indirect effects of the primary medical condition, comorbidities and medical management, leading to oral pain, impacting oral intake, and affecting quality of life. This systematic review aims to assess the prevalence of oral disease in palliative care patients.

methodsThe protocol was registered at the PROSPERO database, and a systematic review of the literature was performed based on the PRISMA statement. A thorough evaluation of studies from five databases and gray literature was conducted. The risk of bias in each study was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute checklist for cross-sectional and case-control studies. A quantitative analysis was conducted on five studies using meta-analysis, and the degree of certainty in the evidence was determined using the GRADE tool.

resultsThe sample consisted of 2,502 patients, with a slight male predominance (50.43%). The average age was 66.92 years. The prevalence of oral diseases among palliative care patients was as follows: caries 32% (95% CI, 0.11-0.56; I

conclusionDental intervention should take place as early as possible, ideally from the time of the patient's initial admission to palliative care, with regular monitoring of oral health. This approach can enhance the patient's comfort and quality of life and help prevent more severe complications in the future.

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Mouth DiseasesPalliative CareAgedFemaleHumansMalePrevalenceQuality of LifeMouth diseasesOral manifestationsPalliative careTerminal care

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