Effects on Salivation, Xerostomia and Halitosis in Elders after Oral Function Improvement Exercises
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
;
: 898-906, 2012.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-196977
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study was to investigate effects of Oral Function Improvement Exercises on salivation, xerostomia and halitosis in elderly people.METHODS:
The participants in the study were 48 female community-dwelling elders in D city. The Oral Function Improvement Exercises were given 3 times a week, for a total of 24 times from August to October 2011. Spitting method, Visual Analogue Scale, and halimeter (mBA-21) were used to evaluate the effects of Oral Function Improvement Exercises on salivation, xerostomia, and halitosis. The data were analyzed using chi2-test and t-test with the SPSS program.RESULTS:
The experimental group had significantly better salivation, and less xerostomia and halitosis than the control group.CONCLUSION:
The results indicate that Oral Function Improvement Exercises were effective for salivation, xerostomia and halitosis in the elders. Therefore, it was suggested that Oral Function Improvement Exercise are applicable in a community nursing intervention program to improve the quality of life for elders.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Quality of Life
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Salivation
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Xerostomia
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Exercise
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Program Evaluation
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Halitosis
Type of study:
Evaluation studies
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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