• J Pediatr Oncol Nurs · Sep 2011

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    Use of chlorhexidine mouthwash in children receiving chemotherapy: a review of literature.

    • Abdulqadir J Nashwan.
    • Hashemite University, School of Nursing, Zarqa, Jordan. nursing861@yahoo.com
    • J Pediatr Oncol Nurs. 2011 Sep 1; 28 (5): 295-9.

    AbstractThe aim of this literature review was to evaluate the effectiveness of chlorhexidine mouthwash as an intervention in children receiving chemotherapy, with a focus on randomized clinical trials. A literature search was performed between 1980 and 2010. The control groups consisted of placebo, no intervention, or another intervention group. Oral mucositis was scored by either the World Health Organization scale or modified Oral Assessment Guide. The review of literature included 5 studies fulfilling the inclusion criteria, in which chlorhexidine was evaluated and 4 studies showed a significant preventive effect on the development or severity of oral mucositis; the remaining study showed no benefit of using chlorhexidine mouthwash when compared with the placebo group. Ultimately, it can be suggested from the data presented here that chlorhexidine may play a part in reducing oral mucosal damage during chemotherapy for children with cancer, possibly due to a reduction in oral microflora and plaque.

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