Effects of A-solution on Halitosis and Oral Status in Preoperative NPO Patients
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
; : 405-413, 2012.
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in Korean
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-200562
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The aim of this study was to explore the effects of A-solution on halitosis and oral status in preoperative NPO patients.METHODS:
A nonequivalent control group, non-synchronized pretest-posttest design was used in this study. The participants in this study were 66 patients who were admitted for gynecologic surgery. The experimental treatment was to give oral gargling with A-solution, blended essential oils and diluted with distilled water. To identify the experimental treatment effects, halitosis, salivary pH, and oral status were measured by a portable halitosis detector, visual analogue scale, Bromo Thymol Blue (BTB), Bromo Cresol Purple (BCP) test paper and oral assessment guide. Data were analyzed using chi2-test, t-test with PASW 18.0 version.RESULTS:
Participants were homogeneous before experimental treatment. Objective halitosis in the experimental group, measured by a portable halitosis detector (t= -8.34, p<.001) was significantly lower than the control group. Subjective halitosis was significantly lower in the experimental group (t= -9.29, p<.001). Salivary pH was significantly different between two groups (t=8.81, p<.001). Oral status was significantly better in the experimental group (t= -13.31, p<.001).CONCLUSION:
These findings indicate that oral gargling using A-solution is effective in reducing patient halitosis, and improving oral status.
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Main subject:
Saliva
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Preoperative Care
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Genital Diseases, Female
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Halitosis
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Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
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Mouthwashes
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
Year:
2012
Document type:
Article