Overview
This study evaluates mucositis and other oral symptoms in patients undergoing photobiomodulation in patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
Description
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
I. Examine mucositis severity, oral pain, taste changes, and xerostomia in patients undergoing PBM, a new standard of care for oral mucositis.
OUTLINE: This is an observational study. Participants are assigned to 1 of 2 groups.
GROUP I: Patients have their medical records reviewed on study.
GROUP II: Nurses complete surveys on study.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- PATIENTS:
- Age: ≥ 18 years
- Undergoing allogeneic HSCT - cases where PBM was used and cases where PBM was
not used
- NURSES
- Nurses who administer PBM