Effects on Salivation, Xerostomia and Halitosis in Elders after Oral Function Improvement Exercises.
10.4040/jkan.2012.42.6.898
- Author:
Young Jin KIM
1
;
Kyung Min PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Taegu Science University, Daegu, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article ; Controlled Clinical Trial ; English Abstract
- Keywords:
Elderly;
Salivation;
Xerostomia;
Halitosis;
Oral function improving exercise
- MeSH:
Aged;
*Exercise;
Female;
Halitosis/*physiopathology;
Humans;
Program Evaluation;
Quality of Life;
Questionnaires;
Salivation/*physiology;
Xerostomia/*physiopathology
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
2012;42(6):898-906
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
