Publications by authors named "Azure Grossman"
Objectives: To determine whether oral cryotherapy (OC) mitigates oral mucositis (OM) resulting from busulfan chemotherapy.
Sample & Setting: Electronic health records of patients undergoing busulfan conditioning for blood and marrow transplantation were reviewed for this descriptive study. The post-OC group received OC with busulfan, but the pre-OC group did not.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to understand cancer patients' preferences for photographic art in a hospital setting and assess its impact on their well-being.
- The research involved 80 hospitalized cancer patients who viewed various photographs and completed a survey assessing their experiences and preferences.
- Results showed a high enjoyment rate for the photographs, particularly landscapes, suggesting that viewing art can provide psychological benefits and distraction for patients during their treatment.