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2 articles for “radiation therapy-induced oral mucositis”
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Impact of Topical Pure Honey Application on Radiation-induced Oral Mucositis in Patients Receiving Radiation Therapy
Abstract: This quasi-experimental study assessed the effects of pure honey on radiation-induced oral mucositis in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing radiation therapy in Kottayam. The primary objectives were to evaluate the severity of oral mucositis in both experimental and control groups, determine the effectiveness of honey in alleviating symptoms, and examine the relationship between mucositis severity and selected demographic variables. Utilizing Bertalanffy’s General System Model as a conceptual framework, …
Published in International Journal of Oncological Nursing and Practices · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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Assessing the Impact of Chlorhexidine Mouthwash on Radiation-Induced Oral Mucositis in Head and Neck Cancer Patients: A Pre-Experimental Study
Abstract: Introduction: Cancer poses a major global health threat and is the second leading cause of death worldwide, following cardiovascular diseases, particularly in developed countries. Among cancers, head and neck cancer ranks as the 6th most common, representing about 6% of all cancer diagnoses. One of the frequent side effects of radiotherapy (RT) is mucositis, an inflammation of the mucous membranes. Chlorhexidine, a commonly used antiseptic and disinfectant found in mouthwashes, …
Published in International Journal of Oncological Nursing and Practices · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–8 Read article