Oral Hygiene Management of Hematologic Patients Undergoing Auto-transplantation

Oral Hygiene Management of Hematologic Patients Undergoing Auto-transplantation: Observational Study

This study assessed the effectiveness of a preventive protocol that included oral hygiene measures, patient education, and motivational strategies in individuals eligible for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT).

At baseline (T0), the patient underwent a professional oral hygiene session prior to initiating chemotherapy, as part of the routine pre-transplant protocol. During this session, periodontal charting was completed, and patients were provided with oral hygiene instructions.

Following admission, patients received pre-transplant conditioning chemotherapy. Once engraftment of the transplant was confirmed by the Hematology Unit (9 days after engraftment), clinical parameters were reassessed (T1).

Inclusion Criteria:

• male or female patients
• aged 18-75 years
• patients scheduled for HSCT
• acceptance of study participation
• compliance to follow-up

Exclusion Criteria:

- denial of the consent to participate in the study