Honey prevents oral mocositis in children undergoing chemotherapy: A quasi-experimental study with a control group

Bulut H., Tufekci F. G.

COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN MEDICINE, vol.29, pp.132-140, 2016 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 29
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ctim.2016.09.018
  • Journal Name: COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.132-140
  • Keywords: Child, Chemotherapy, Honey, Nursing, Oral care, MUCOSITIS, CARE
  • Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: There are numerous pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options available in the treatment of oral mucositis. However, in spite of so many methods and products, medical professionals have not come to a consensus as to which of these offer the best results.