Effects of A-solution on Halitosis and Oral Status in Preoperative NPO Patients.
10.4040/jkan.2012.42.3.405
- Author:
Ji Ah SONG
1
;
Myung Haeng HUR
Author Information
1. Eulji University Hospital, Daejeon, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article ; Controlled Clinical Trial ; English Abstract
- Keywords:
Aromatherapy;
Mentha piperita;
Citrus limon;
Melaleuca alternifolia;
Halitosis
- MeSH:
Adult;
Female;
Genital Diseases, Female/surgery;
Halitosis/*prevention & control;
Humans;
Hydrogen-Ion Concentration;
Middle Aged;
Mouthwashes/*therapeutic use;
Preoperative Care;
Saliva/chemistry
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
2012;42(3):405-413
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
