title: Reducing the incidence of stomatitis using a quality assessment and improvement approach.
abstract: Stomatitis occurs in approximately 40% of the patients receiving systemic administration of chemotherapy and cancer treatments such as radiation to the head and neck. The presence of stomatitis affects the course of treatment and a patient's quality of life. An oncology nursing unit developed a quality assessment and improvement indicator addressing stomatitis. Oral cavity screening, dental consultations, oral care techniques, and patient teaching were included in the nursing interventions, which resulted in a marked reduction of new cases of stomatitis.
authors: Veteran's Administration Medical Center, Buffalo, NY 14215.
authors: K M
authors: KM
authors: Graham
authors: D A
authors: DA
authors: Pecoraro
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Ventura
authors: C C
authors: CC
authors: Meyer
mesh_terms: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006267:Health Education, Dental; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy*; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009859:Oncology Nursing; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D011788:Quality of Life; D013280:Stomatitis / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents