Factors Involved in the Detection and Development of Oral Candidiasis in a Palliative-Care Unit

Ayaka Miyamori, Mayumi Oishi, Shotaro Kobayashi, Hiroyuki Nagano, Taichi Muramatsu, Akifumi Kushiyama, Department of Pharmacy, National Hospital Organization Higashi Saitama Hospital, Department of Dental Surgery, National Hospital Organization Chiba Medical Center, Department of Pharmacotherapy, Meiji Pharmaceutical University, Department of Pharmacy, International University of Health and Welfare Narita Hospital, Department of Pharmacy, Saitama Medical University Hospital

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®

Published online on November 26, 2025

Abstract

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®, Ahead of Print.
BackgroundsOral complications, including candidiasis, commonly impact palliative care patients, significantly diminishing their quality of life. Early detection by palliative care teams is paramount, however, research on multidisciplinary interventions in ...