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Open or closed: Experience of head and neck radiotherapy masks – A mixed‐methods study

open access: yesJournal of Medical Radiation Sciences, Volume 72, Issue 1, Page 74-84, March 2025.
Patients with head and neck cancer received radiotherapy alternately with an open and a closed mask. The closed mask was perceived as more confining and restrictive, but it was also considered to make it easier to quickly achieve the correct position, while the open mask was perceived as less stable, although it reduced the feeling of claustrophobia ...
Erik Lundin   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Medication errors involving parenteral nutrition preparations and concentrated electrolytes in a pediatric hospital: A qualitative analysis

open access: yesJournal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Parenteral nutrition and concentrated electrolytes are associated with medication errors in pediatrics; however, a systems‐based understanding of these errors is lacking. We aimed to describe the errors, contributing factors, and proposed defenses related to these medications in pediatrics.
Justiina Tuomisto   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Guidelines for nutrition in adults with head and neck cancer: The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition

open access: yesJournal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Head and neck cancer represents the seventh most common cancer diagnosis globally. Maintaining sufficient nutrition is important for preventing malnutrition (undernutrition) and muscle wasting, which contribute to worse outcomes, although many patients are unable to maintain adequate oral intake throughout treatment.
Nicole Kiss   +21 more
wiley   +1 more source

Shortened outreach periodontal therapy in nursing home residents with periodontitis: A randomized controlled trial

open access: yesJournal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background We examined the clinical effectiveness of shortened outreach periodontal therapy for 3 months in nursing home residents with periodontitis versus controls (no therapy). Methods Nursing home residents with periodontitis were randomly assigned to either (a) one‐time, shortened outreach periodontal therapy adapted to German statutory ...
Anna G. Barbe   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Advancing Through Innovation: Oral Health Continuing Education for Behavioral Health Providers

open access: yes
Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
Adrienne Lapidos   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Functional tooth unit, periodontal status, and association with weight change in older adults

open access: yesJournal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Literature reports that having fewer teeth is associated with reduced chewing capacity, which in turn may lead to weight changes due to diminished oral functionality. This study aims to assess the association between functional tooth units (FTU) and periodontal status and weight change among older adults participating in the Health,
Mariana S. Muñoz   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

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