Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 20, Issue 1 , Pages 22-29, February 2004

Assessment and measurement of oral mucositis

  • June Eilers

      Affiliations

    • Department of Oncology/Hematology, The Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to June Eilers, PhD, APRN, BC, 6604 S 86th St, Ralston, NE 68127, USA
    • ,
  • Joel B. Epstein

      Affiliations

    • Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL, USA

Abstract 

To discuss the assessment and monitoring of mucositis and provide an overview of instruments available to assess or measure mucositis.

Published journal articles, texts, and clinical experience.

The lack of consistent use of valid and reliable instruments for the assessment of mucositis have limited progress in the prevention and management of mucositis.

Nurses play a key role in the assessment of oral cavity changes. Using valid and reliable measures will foster the ability to predict risk for mucositis and to test the effectiveness of protocols for its prevention and treatment.

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PII: S0749-2081(03)00136-0

doi:10.1053/j.soncn.2003.10.005

Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 20, Issue 1 , Pages 22-29, February 2004

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