Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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Professor of Medical Surgical Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Aswan University, Aswan, Egypt.
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Nursing Specialist at Technical Institute of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Aswan University, Aswan, Egypt. 3 Master student at Medical Surgical Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Aswan University, Aswan, Egypt.
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Lecturer of Oncology Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Aswan University., Aswan, Egypt.
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Assistant Professor of Medical Surgical Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Aswan University., Aswan, Egypt.
10.21608/tsnj.2025.434607
Abstract
Background: Oral mucositis is one of the most debilitating problems of chemotherapy
during the treatment period. It is important to prevent and treat mucositis because this
complication is associated with pain, inability to maintain hydration and nutrition. Aim of
the study: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of sodium bicarbonate mouth
wash on mucositis among cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Research Design:
A quasi-experimental design was utilized in this study. Setting: The study was conducted
at oncology medical department at Aswan University Hospital. Sample: A convenient
sample of 100 adult patients of both sex who undergoing chemotherapy treatment and
received sodium bicarbonate mouth care. Tools: In this study three tools were used for
data collection: I) Interview questionnaire sheet included Patients’ socio- demographic
characteristics and Patients’ medical history. II) Oral Mucositis severity Scale. Results:
The results revealed that, more than two fifth (42%) of the studied patients have fourth
degree of oral mucositis and more than one third of them (35%) have third degree pre
intervention while, this percentages improved after use of sodium bicarbonate mouth
wash. Furthermore, regarding oral mucositis symptoms, more than two fifth (42%) of the
studied patients have severe level of oral mucositis symptoms pre intervention while, this
percentages improved to less than one tenth (8%) post intervention. Conclusion: The
study concluded that sodium bicarbonate mouthwashes are effective in treating and
reducing the severity of oral mucositis and its symptoms in cancer patients undergoing
chemotherapy. Recommendations: using sodium bicarbonate mouthwash as a therapeutic
care measure in clinical settings
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