1707 INVITED Nursing interventions and supportive care for the prevention and treatment of oral mucositis associated with cancer treatment

2005 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 490-491
2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 337-340 ◽  
Author(s):  
MARIA INES DA CRUZ CAMPOS ◽  
CELSO NEIVA CAMPOS ◽  
FERNANDO MONTEIRO AARESTRUP ◽  
BEATRIZ JULIÃO VIEIRA AARESTRUP

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Raquel Pacheco ◽  
Maria Alzira Cavacas ◽  
Paulo Mascarenhas ◽  
Pedro Oliveira ◽  
Carlos Zagalo

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the literature about the incidence of oral mucositis and its degrees (mild, moderate, and severe), in patients undergoing head and neck cancer treatment (radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and surgery). Addressing this issue is important since oral mucositis has a negative impact on oral health and significantly deteriorates the quality of life. Therefore, a multidisciplinary team, including dentists, should be involved in the treatment. The overall oral mucositis incidence was 89.4%. The global incidence for mild, moderate, and severe degrees were 16.8%, 34.5%, and 26.4%, respectively. The high incidence rates reported in this review point out the need for greater care in terms of the oral health of these patients.


Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 611
Author(s):  
Aitana Guanche-Sicilia ◽  
María Sánchez-Gómez ◽  
María Castro-Peraza ◽  
José Rodríguez-Gómez ◽  
Juan Gómez-Salgado ◽  
...  

The objective of this work was to identify available evidence on nursing interventions for the prevention and treatment of phlebitis secondary to the insertion of a peripheral venous catheter. For this, a scoping systematic review was carried out following the guidelines in the PRISMA declaration of documents published between January 2015 and December 2020. The search took place between December 2020 and January 2021. Scielo, Pubmed, Medline, Scopus, WOS, CINHAL, LILACS, and Dialnet databases were consulted, and CASPe, AGREE, and HICPAC tools were used for the critical reading. A total of 52 studies were included to analyze nursing interventions for treatment and prevention. Nursing interventions to prevent phlebitis and ensure a proper catheter use included those related to the maintenance of intravenous therapy, asepsis, and choosing the dressing. With regard to the nursing interventions to treat phlebitis, these were focused on vigilance and caring and also on the use of medical treatment protocols. For the prevention of phlebitis, the highest rated evidence regarding asepsis include the topical use of >0.5% chlorhexidine preparation with 70% alcohol or 2% aqueous chlorhexidine, a proper hygienic hand washing, and the use clean gloves to handle connections and devices. Actions that promote the efficacy and safety of intravenous therapy include maintenance of venous access, infusion volume control, verification of signs of phlebitis during saline solution and medication administration, and constant monitoring. It is recommended to remove any catheter that is not essential. Once discharged from hospital, it will be necessary to warn the patient about signs of phlebitis after PVC removal.


Pain ◽  
1990 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
pp. S366
Author(s):  
M.W. Davis ◽  
B.E. Williams ◽  
K.L. Syrjala ◽  
G.W. Donaldson

2017 ◽  
Vol 117 ◽  
pp. 203-211 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roser Sanz ◽  
Ana C. Calpena ◽  
Mireia Mallandrich ◽  
Álvaro Gimeno ◽  
Lyda Halbaut ◽  
...  

Author(s):  
Aline Barbosa Soares ◽  
Débora Rita Gobbi ◽  
André Moreno Silva ◽  
Gisele Duarte da Silva ◽  
Isabel Cristina Gomes Leite de Siqueira ◽  
...  

Anemia Falciforme é uma doença autossômica recessiva com elevada prevalência e morbimortalidade no Brasil. Apresenta uma variedade de complicações que se manifestam de forma peculiar em cada paciente, principalmente na infância e na adolescência. Levantar os diagnósticos e intervenções de enfermagem mais relevantes às crianças e aos adolescentes portadores da doença para proporcionar uma melhor qualidade de vida. Realizou-se o levantamento bibliográfico sobre o tema nas bases de dados SciELO, LILACS e AAFESP, além de dados sobre mortalidade da doença no portal DATASUS. Em 2008, 38,6% das mortes por Anemia Falciforme no Brasil compreendeu a faixa etária entre 0 e 19 anos, evidenciando a necessidade de uma assistência de enfermagem específica, baseada na prevenção e no tratamento das principais complicações da doença. O preparo do enfermeiro é fundamental para individualizar essa assistência junto às crianças e adolescentes portadores da doença para que se obtenha sucesso na prevenção das crises e no tratamento para amenizar os sintomas.Descritores: Enfermagem, Anemia Falciforme, Crianças e Adolescentes. Nursing care in children and adolescents with sickle cell anemiaAbstract: Sickle cell anemia is an autosomal recessive disease with a high prevalence, morbidity and mortality in Brazil. Features a variety of complications that manifest in a peculiar way in each patient, especially in childhood and adolescence. Raise the diagnoses and nursing interventions most relevant to children and adolescents with the disease to provide a better quality of life. We carried out the literature on the subject in the databases SciELO, LILACS and AAFESP, plus data on mortality rates in DATASUS portal. In 2008, 38.6% of deaths from sickle cell disease in Brazil comprised the age group between 0 and 19 years, highlighting the need for specific nursing care based on prevention and treatment of major complications of the disease. The preparation of nurses is critical to individualize this intervention with children and adolescents with the disease in order to achieve success in crisis prevention and treatment to alleviate the symptoms.Descriptors: Nursing, Sickle Cell Anemia, Children and Adolescents. Enfermería de atención a la infancia y la adolescencia con anemia de células falciformesResumen: La anemia falciforme es una enfermedad autosómica recesiva, con una alta prevalencia, morbilidad y mortalidad en Brasil. Cuenta con una variedad de complicaciones que se manifiestan de una manera peculiar en cada paciente, especialmente en la infancia y la adolescencia. Elevar los diagnósticos e intervenciones de enfermería más relacionados con los niños y adolescentes con la enfermedad de proporcionar una mejor calidad de vida. Hemos llevado a cabo la literatura sobre el tema en la bases de datos SciELO, LILACS y AAFESP, además de datos sobre las tasas de mortalidad en DATASUS portal. En 2008, el 38,6% de las muertes por la enfermedad de células falciformes en Brasil comprende el grupo de edad entre 0 y 19 años, destacando la necesidad de cuidados de enfermería específicos basados en la prevención y tratamiento de las principales complicaciones de la enfermedad. La preparación de las enfermeras es fundamental para individualizar la intervención con niños y adolescentes que padecen la enfermedad con el fin de lograr el éxito en la prevención de crisis y el tratamiento para aliviar los síntomas.Descriptores: Enfermería, Anemia de Células Falciformes, la Niñez y la Adolescencia.


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