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A Narrative of Oral Care in Palliative Patients

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  • Siri Flagestad Kvalheim

    (Department of Clinical Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bergen, Årstadveien 19, N-5009 Bergen, Norway)

  • Gunhild Vesterhus Strand

    (Department of Clinical Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bergen, Årstadveien 19, N-5009 Bergen, Norway)

Abstract

Painful oral conditions represent a significant problem for most patients with a serious disease and palliative care needs. The main causes of such conditions may be associated with the underlying disease and its treatment, but primarily with adverse side effects of drugs. Oral conditions can lead to worsening of the illness and reduced quality of life. The objective of this narrative is to present an overview of oral care problems of this group, including present clinical practice. The evidence base for procedures and efficient products is weak. There is therefore an obvious need for research within this field.

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  • Siri Flagestad Kvalheim & Gunhild Vesterhus Strand, 2022. "A Narrative of Oral Care in Palliative Patients," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(10), pages 1-7, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:10:p:6306-:d:821479
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