The Effect of Honey Therapy on the Management of Oral Mucosites in Head and Neck Cancer Patients with Chemoradiotherapy: A Randomized Controlled Study

Purpose: Mucositis management has an important place in the treatment of these cancer patients. Therefore, aim our study is to examine effect honey on oral mucositis patients with head and neck receiving radiotherapy. 
 Methods: The was planned as a randomized controlled, single-blind, parallel group study. conducted 32 16 each group. Five data collection tools were used collect research data. Patient Identification Form , Researcher Index, VAS- Pain, Honey Management Monitoring Chart (given group). Oral Care Follow-up control Results: number days similar both groups (Honey Group / Mean ± SD: 14.88 7.36, Bicarbonate 14.38 6.33).
 Conclusion: application not been found be superior bicarbonate mouthwash development staging mucositis.