Health professionals' views of the feasibility and acceptability of an oral care diary by patients during chemotherapy

Citation

Miller M, Taylor A, Wells M, Roe L, Hagen S, Parson F, Newlands L, Galbraith F, Paterson G & Kearney N (2007) Health professionals' views of the feasibility and acceptability of an oral care diary by patients during chemotherapy. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 11 (1), pp. 82-84. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejon.2006.02.006

Abstract
Aims of the study: This study aimed to explore the feasibility and acceptability of an oral care diary for patients receiving chemotherapy and the perceptions of the health professionals closely involved in the management of their care. This paper reports on the nurses’ perceptions of the usefulness of the oral care diary in clinical practice. Patient’s perceptions and experiences are reported elsewhere.

Keywords
oral care diary; clinical pratice; patient's perceptions; experiences; diary; Nursing Social aspects; Cancer Chemotherapy; Cancer Patients; Oral Health

Journal
European Journal of Oncology Nursing: Volume 11, Issue 1