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Management of oral complications

2002; Elsevier BV; Volume: 18; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1053/sonu.2002.30041

1878-3449

Janet S. Fulton, Gena J. Middleton, Jeffrey T. McPhail,

Head and Neck Cancer Studies

To explore what nurses were doing to prevent or treat oral complications related to cancer and cancer therapies. Review articles, research studies, consensus statements, and data collection. Different practice patterns exist between physicians and nurses in providing oral care interventions. Nurses initiated less toxic and less costly interventions than those prescribed by physicians. Standard assessment parameters are used infrequently. Oral mucositis can be distressing by interfering with comfort, appetite, communication, and general well-being. Nurses need to initiate appropriate therapy for patient care.