Basic oral care for hematology–oncology patients and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation recipients: a position paper from the joint task force of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer/International Society of Oral Oncology (MASCC/ISOO) and the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT)

  • Sharon Elad*
  • , Judith E. Raber-Durlacher
  • , Michael T. Brennan
  • , Deborah P. Saunders
  • , Arno P. Mank
  • , Yehuda Zadik
  • , Barry Quinn
  • , Joel B. Epstein
  • , Nicole M.A. Blijlevens
  • , Tuomas Waltimo
  • , Jakob R. Passweg
  • , M. Elvira P. Correa
  • , Göran Dahllöf
  • , Karin U.E. Garming-Legert
  • , Richard M. Logan
  • , Carin M.J. Potting
  • , Michael Y. Shapira
  • , Yoshihiko Soga
  • , Jacqui Stringer
  • , Monique A. Stokman
  • Samuel Vokurka, Elisabeth Wallhult, Noam Yarom, Siri Beier Jensen
*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Purpose: Hematology–oncology patients undergoing chemotherapy and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) recipients are at risk for oral complications which may cause significant morbidity and a potential risk of mortality. This emphasizes the importance of basic oral care prior to, during and following chemotherapy/HSCT. While scientific evidence is available to support some of the clinical practices used to manage the oral complications, expert opinion is needed to shape the current optimal protocols.

Methods: This position paper was developed by members of the Oral Care Study Group, Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer/International Society of Oral Oncology (MASCC/ISOO) and the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT) in attempt to provide guidance to the health care providers managing these patient populations.

Results: The protocol on basic oral care outlined in this position paper is presented based on the following principles: prevention of infections, pain control, maintaining oral function, the interplay with managing oral complications of cancer treatment and improving quality of life.

Conclusion: Using these fundamental elements, we developed a protocol to assist the health care provider and present a practical approach for basic oral care. Research is warranted to provide robust scientific evidence and to enhance this clinical protocol.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)223-236
Number of pages14
JournalSupportive Care in Cancer
Volume23
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2015

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Keywords

  • Cancer
  • Dental
  • Hematology
  • Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
  • Hygiene
  • Oral

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