Nursing Procedures for the Prevention and Treatment of Mucositis Induced by Cancer Therapies: Clinical Practice Guideline Based on an Interdisciplinary Consensus Process and a Systematic Literature Search.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with cancer receiving tumor therapy often suffer from oral mucositis.

Objectives

The aim of this project was to summarize experiences with nursing procedures by experts in integrative oncology and to establish recommendations for nursing interventions that can prevent or cure mucositis.

Methods

The study design was an interdisciplinary consensus process based on a systematic literature search.

Results

The panel discussed and agreed on 19 nursing procedures, which included mouthwashes, such as teas, supplements, oil applications, and different kinds of ice cubes to suck, as well as flaxseed solution, propolis, and mare milk. Twelve interventions were classified as effective, with effectiveness for OraLife, propolis, sea buckthorn pulp oil, ma

SUBMITTER: Steinmann D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7960907 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature