Effects on Salivation, Xerostomia and Halitosis in Elders after Oral Function Improvement Exercises
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
;
: 898-906, 2012.
Artigo
em Coreano
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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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Índice:
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Assunto principal:
Qualidade de Vida
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Salivação
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Xerostomia
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Exercício Físico
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Avaliação de Programas e Projetos de Saúde
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Inquéritos e Questionários
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Halitose
Tipo de estudo:
Estudos de avaliação
Limite:
Idoso
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Feminino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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