[口腔功能改善训练对老年人唾液分泌、口干及口臭的影响]
[Effects on salivation, xerostomia and halitosis in elders after oral function improvement exercises].
作者信息
Kim Young Jin, Park Kyung Min
机构信息
Department of Nursing, Taegu Science University, Daegu, Korea.
出版信息
J Korean Acad Nurs. 2012 Dec;42(6):898-906. doi: 10.4040/jkan.2012.42.6.898.
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 χ²-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.
目的
本研究旨在探讨口腔功能改善训练对老年人唾液分泌、口干及口臭的影响。
方法
本研究的参与者为D市48名社区居住的老年女性。2011年8月至10月期间，每周进行3次口腔功能改善训练，共进行24次。采用吐唾法、视觉模拟评分法和口臭仪（mBA - 21）评估口腔功能改善训练对唾液分泌、口干和口臭的影响。使用SPSS软件进行χ²检验和t检验分析数据。
结果
实验组的唾液分泌明显优于对照组，口干和口臭情况也少于对照组。
结论
结果表明，口腔功能改善训练对老年人的唾液分泌、口干和口臭有效。因此，建议将口腔功能改善训练应用于社区护理干预项目，以提高老年人的生活质量。
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