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To Assess of the Effectiveness of Turmeric Powder With Honey Mixture And 0.2% Chlorhexidine Mouthwash on Radiation Induced Oral Mucositis In Post-Operative Head And Neck Cancer Patients” In Kle S Cancer Hospital Belagvai Karnataka”

Sollapuri R., Bhupali P.

Abstract


A study was conducted on patients who developed radiation induced oral mucositis in post-operative head and neck cancer patients. The subjects were selected by using purposive sampling technique. Data collected on baseline, 7th, 11th and 15th day. The study was conducted by utilizing both group pre-test and post-test research design with an evaluative approach. Data obtained was tabulated and analyzed in terms of objectives of the study using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study revealed that experimental group shows good result as compared to control group. It is statistically significant at P>0.05 level.


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