Efficacy of Ice Ball Oral Care on Subjective-Objective Oral Health Status in Cancer Patients: A Pilot Study Shin Nayeon1, Park Jummi2,* 1Nusing Department, CHA University, Bundang, CHA Hospital, 13497 2Nursing Department, Namseoul University, 31020, Korea. *Corresponding Author: Jummi Park, Professor Nursing Department, Namseoul University, Korea, e-mail: jump@nsu.ac.kr
Online published on 4 April, 2020. Abstract Background/Objectives Oral mucositis and oral discomfort are common side effects in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy of ice ball oral care on subjective-objective oral health status induced by chemotherapy in adult cancer patients among Korean Women. Method/Statistical analysis Participants were randomly assigned either to the experimental group(n=15) that received ice ball oral care during chemotherapy or the control group(n=15) that received normal saline oral care during chemotherapy. Findings There was a significant difference in oral mucositis, and oral discomfort between the two groups, and there were significant changes over time and the group by time interactions. Improvements/Applications The findings of the study demonstrated that ice ball oral care was more effective than the normal saline oral care in improving subjective-objective oral health status in adult cancer patientss undergoing chemotherapy. Top Keywords Cryotherapy, Drug Therapy, Oral Mucositis, Nursing, Health. Top |