Impact of assessment guide and oral care on incidence of stomatitis and life style in adult and child receiving chemotherapy
Bulletin of High Institute of Public Health [The]. 2003; 33 (2): 391-404
in English
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ABSTRACT
The objectives of this study were to assess the oral cavity by using WCCNR, apply routine daily oral care American Dental Association Guidelines, determine the effect of using the WCCNR assessment and the routine daily care on the incidence of stomatitis and evaluate the impact of stomatitis on the quality of life. The study was conducted on 30 cancer patients treated with chemotherapy. The findings revealed significant differences between the oral status in the assessment before and after first intervention as well as between after the first and second intervention. It was found that stomatitis has an effect on the lifestyle
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Oral Hygiene
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Epidemiologic Studies
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Child
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Oral Health
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Incidence
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Adult
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Drug Therapy
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Life Style
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Antineoplastic Agents
Type of study:
Incidence study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Bull. High Inst. Public Health
Year:
2003
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