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Impact of an interventional thirst bundle on thirst discomfort and dry mouth in nasogastric tube-fed patients: Quasi-experimental time-series study [PDF]
Journal of Education and Health PromotionBACKGROUND: Nasogastric (NG) tube feeding is commonly used for patients unable to eat orally but often causes thirst discomfort, dry mouth, reduced sensory satisfaction, and poor appetite.
Merin Mathew +5 more
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BMC Oral Health, 2019 Background Residents in long-term care (LTC) institutions require care plans to effectively resolve dry mouth. Simple and easily comprehensible dry mouth indices must be developed to assist care professionals in determining dry mouth among residents ...
Yao-Ming Cheng +4 more
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Palliative care assessment of dry mouth: what matters most to patients with advanced disease?
Supportive Care in Cancer, 2019 Purpose Dry mouth is a highly prevalent and significant symptom in patients with advanced progressive diseases. It is a poorly understood area of research, and currently, there is no standardised outcome measure or assessment tool for dry mouth.
Cheryl Craigs, Michael I Bennett
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Effect of the denture adhesive for dry mouth on the retentive force of the experimental palatal plates: a pilot controlled clinical trial [PDF]
BMC Oral Health, 2023 Background A denture adhesive for dry mouth with good cleaning properties has recently been developed. While previous studies on models have shown the effectiveness of denture adhesives in terms of retention and cleanability, no reports have evaluated ...
Kunihito Yamane +3 more
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Estimating the cut-off point of Xerostomia Inventory questionnaire score to diagnose dry mouth based on non-stimulating saliva test: a diagnostic sensitivity and specificity study [PDF]
BMC Oral HealthAim Xerostomia is defined as a subjective complaint of dry mouth and is a prevalent condition. The study aims to estimate the cut point of the xerostomia inventory (XI) questionnaire for diagnosing dry mouth based on a saliva test.
Donya Pourjahanshah +3 more
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Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 2023 CONTEXT Thirst and xerostomia are significant and highly distressing symptoms experienced by patients receiving palliative and end-of-life care. OBJECTIVES Determine a reduction of thirst intensity and perceptions of dry mouth on a numerical scale ...
Dr Caroline Phelan +4 more
semanticscholar +1 more source
Clinical and Experimental Dental Research, 2021 Objective Non‐surgical scaling and root planing (SRP), as an initial form of periodontal treatment, followed by ongoing periodontal maintenance appointments is necessary to manage periodontal disease and prevent tooth loss.
Taylor V. Sparrow +3 more
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Life, 2022 Taste bud cell differentiation is extremely important for taste sensation. Immature taste bud cells cannot function during taste perception transmission to the nerve.
Yun-Hee Rhee +8 more
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A patient with dry mouth [PDF]
Clinical Otolaryngology, 2009 Introduction: Xerostomia is a common symptom among patients referred to ENT clinics. We present an evidence‐based approach in a patient complaining of xerostomia who has not been exposed to radiotherapy.Method (search strategy): This review was based on a literature search last performed on 1 July 2008.
R J, Glore +2 more
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COVID-19 Pandemic: Effect of Different Face Masks on Self-Perceived Dry Mouth and Halitosis
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of face masks has increased, resulting in potential health-related side-effects. Therefore, the study aimed to analyse the effect of wearing face masks on self-perceived dry mouth and halitosis.
P. Kanzow +7 more
semanticscholar +1 more source