Effect of Black Mulberry Lollipop on Prevention of Oral Mucositis in Children

The Effect of Black Mulberry Lollipop and Sodium Bicarbonate Used in Oral Care on Prevention of Oral Mucositis Among Children Receiving Chemotherapy Due to Cancer

THE EFFECT OF BLACK MULBERRY LOLLIPOP AND SODIUM BICARBONATE USED IN ORAL CARE ON PREVENTION OF ORAL MUCOSITIS AMONG CHILDREN RECEIVING CHEMOTHERAPY DUE TO CANCER

The study was conducted experimentally to determine the effect of black mulberry lollipop and sodium bicarbonate used in oral care on prevention of oral mucositis in children followed up due to the diagnosis of cancer. Sodium bicarbonate and black mulberry treatment were compared to prevent oral mucositis in 69 children receiving chemotherapy due to cancer. While 35 children were assigned to the experimental group (sodium bicarbonate + black mulberry lollipop application), 34 were assigned to the control group (sodium bicarbonate application).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being in the age group of 3-18 years
• Being hospitalised for chemotherapy treatment
• Not having oral mucositis
• No using another method to protect oral mucosa during the study period
• Not having the history of black mulberry (similar fruit berries, blackberries, etc.) allergy
• Not having intolerance to cold

Exclusion Criteria:

-Not having food in mouth