The Effects of Flash Animation Facilitated Oral Self Care Education on the Incidence of Oral Mucositis and Performance of Self-Care in Pediatric Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy

The aim of this study was to assess the early oral complications in pediatric patients receiving chemotherapy. An interview and oral examination was conducted on 150 pediatric cancer patients receiving standard dose chemotherapy. Results showed that oral pain and dry mouth were the most frequent patients' complaints. The prevalences of chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis and oral infections were relatively high. The chemotherapeutic antimetabolites were the most frequently associated with oral complications than other types of chemotherapy. The present results indicate that the oral complications among patients receiving chemotherapy are common

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AB006. The low-level laser therapy in the prevention of oral mucositis in pediatric cancer patients at Children’s Hospital of Brasilia

Pediatric Medicine ◽

10.21037/pm.2020.ab006 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 3 ◽

pp. AB006-AB006

Author(s):

Talita Rolim Felício da Costa ◽

Gerlídia Araújo Rodrigues ◽

Keyse Loyanne Batista da Silva

Keyword(s):

Cancer Patients ◽

Laser Therapy ◽

Oral Mucositis ◽

Pediatric Cancer ◽

Low Level Laser Therapy ◽

Low Level ◽

Children's Hospital ◽

Low Level Laser ◽

Level Laser ◽

Pediatric Cancer Patients

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The Contribution of Motor Changes to Oral Mucositis in Pediatric Cancer Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph16183395 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (18) ◽

pp. 3395

Author(s):

Nyellisonn N. N. Lucena ◽

Lecidamia C. L. Damascena ◽

Isabella L. A. Ribeiro ◽

Luiz M. A. Lima-Filho ◽

Ana Maria G. Valença

Keyword(s):

Children And Adolescents ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Oral Mucositis ◽

Pediatric Cancer ◽

Body Position ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Pediatric Cancer Patients ◽

Antineoplastic Treatment

This study aimed to investigate the contribution of motor changes to oral mucositis in children and adolescents with cancer undergoing antineoplastic treatment in a referral hospital. This was an observational, cross-sectional study with 70 patients aged 2 to 19 years, diagnosed with any type of cancer and treated in a pediatric hospital cancer ward from April to September 2017. A questionnaire related to the patients’ socioeconomic and clinical conditions was used, followed by the Oral Assessment Guide and selected domains of the activity and participation section of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health tool. The data were collected by previously calibrated examiners (kappa index > 0.75) and analyzed using descriptive statistics and logistic regression (α = 5%). Children and adolescents aged 7 to 10 years were more likely to develop oral mucositis (OR: 3.62). In addition, individuals who had severe difficulty in maintaining a body position (OR: 14.45) and walking (OR: 25.42), and those diagnosed with hematologic cancers (OR: 6.40) were more likely to develop oral mucositis during antineoplastic treatment. Within the limitations of this study, it is concluded that motor changes may contribute to the occurrence of oral mucositis in pediatric cancer patients.

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Effects of Honey on Oral Mucositis among Pediatric Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemo/Radiotherapy Treatment at King Abdulaziz University Hospital in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine ◽

10.1155/2017/5861024 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2017 ◽

pp. 1-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 22

Author(s):

Soad K. Al Jaouni ◽

Mohammad S. Al Muhayawi ◽

Abear Hussein ◽

Iman Elfiki ◽

Rajaa Al-Raddadi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Treatment Group ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Oral Mucositis ◽

Pediatric Cancer ◽

Fungal Infections ◽

Controlled Study ◽

Integrative Approach ◽

Therapeutic Effects ◽

Pediatric Cancer Patients

One of the most common complications of cancer chemotherapy is oral mucositis. This study evaluates the therapeutic effects of honey with the focus on grade III and IV oral mucositis, reduction of bacterial and fungal infections, duration of episodes of oral mucositis, and body weight in pediatric leukemic patients undergoing chemo/radiotherapy. This is an open labeled randomized controlled study conducted at our hospital on 40 pediatric cancer patients undergoing chemo/radiotherapy. All the 40 patients included in this study experienced a sum total of 390 episodes of fever and neutropenia associated with oral mucositis. A significant reduction of oral mucositis, associatedCandida, and aerobic pathogenic bacterial infections was noted in patients in the honey treatment group. Also, there is a significant decrease in the duration of hospitalization for all those in the treatment group combined with a significant increase of body weight, delayed onset, and decreased severity of pain related to oral mucositis. Complications of oral mucositis can be tremendously reduced by the topical application of local Saudi honey and honey should be used as an integrative approach in prophylaxis and treatment of chemo/radiotherapy-induced oral mucositis in pediatric cancer patients. Further research is needed to elucidate and better understand the underlying mechanism.

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