A case report of oral care for a patient who relapsed and underwent retransplantation after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

Abstract

In retransplantation, oral symptoms such as pain due to mucositis resulted in a disorder of mouth opening and communication. They might have enhanced the deterioration of one's systemic physical and mental condition. Furthermore, the patient's torment burdened the dental care staff technically and mentally. We are convinced through this case, that to accomplish difficult oral care, trustful relationships between patients and the other staff are needed. Such relationships are constructed by long-term involvement with humanity.