OBJECTIVE: To review the management of radiotherapy- and chemotherapy-induced gastrointestinal mucositis. DATA SOURCE: Articles and research studies. CONCLUSION: Gastrointestinal damage is becoming a common dose-limiting toxicity. However, there is only limited research into the mechanism and possible treatment of this toxicity. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: It is important to document the frequency and severity of gastrointestinal mucositis, and to alleviate symptoms wherever possible.
OBJECTIVE: To review the management of radiotherapy- and chemotherapy-induced gastrointestinal mucositis. DATA SOURCE: Articles and research studies. CONCLUSION: Gastrointestinal damage is becoming a common dose-limiting toxicity. However, there is only limited research into the mechanism and possible treatment of this toxicity. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: It is important to document the frequency and severity of gastrointestinal mucositis, and to alleviate symptoms wherever possible.
Authors: Komal P Singh; Anand Dhruva; Elena Flowers; Steven M Paul; Marilyn J Hammer; Fay Wright; Frances Cartwright; Yvette P Conley; Michelle Melisko; Jon D Levine; Christine Miaskowski; Kord M Kober Journal: J Pain Symptom Manage Date: 2020-01-08 Impact factor: 3.612
Authors: Zhi Yi Ong; Rachel J Gibson; Joanne M Bowen; Andrea M Stringer; Jocelyn M Darby; Richard M Logan; Ann Sj Yeoh; Dorothy M Keefe Journal: Radiat Oncol Date: 2010-03-16 Impact factor: 3.481
Authors: Komal Singh; Huangshen Cao; Christine Miaskowski; Yvette P Conley; Marilyn Hammer; Fay Wright; Jon D Levine; Kord M Kober Journal: Biol Res Nurs Date: 2020-08-20 Impact factor: 2.522