Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2679690 | Seminars in Oncology Nursing | 2007 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
ObjectivesTo review current evidence that applies to the development of a nursing plan of care for the prevention and treatment of oral mucositis related to cytotoxic therapy.Data SourcesResearch studies, review articles, evidence-based guidelines, web-based material, and clinical experience.ConclusionAlthough high-level research evidence regarding mucositis is limited, use of multiple types of evidence in developing a structured plan of care facilitates improved patient outcomes and the advancement of the current body of knowledge.Implications for Nursing PracticeNurses play a key role in the identification and use of evidence to guide the care of patients at risk for cytotoxic therapy-related oral mucositis.
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Authors
June Eilers, Rita Million,