Improving oral health care of patients who have cancer
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The role played by oral health care in the early intervention to alleviate pain and to improve cancer patients' overall quality of life is discussed. The discussion also highlights that nurses have an important role to play in the maintenance of patients' oral hygiene.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2005
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Using well-being champions to deliver holistic care
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The article outlines the development of patient well-being champion project that aims at delivering personalized patient-centered care. The champions represent a diverse range of clinical disciplines and specialties.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2008
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