Publication: Influence of oral moisturizing jelly as a saliva substitute for the relief of xerostomia in elderly patients with hypertension and diabetes mellitus
0
0
Issued Date
2016
Resource Type
File Type
application/pdf
ISSN
1974572
Other identifier(s)
2-s2.0-84949580158
Rights Holder(s)
Scopus
Bibliographic Citation
Geriatric Nursing. Vol 37, No.2 (2016), p.101-109
Suggested Citation
Dalodom S., Lam-Ubol A., Jeanmaneechotechai S., Takamfoo L., Intachai W., Duangchada K., Hongsachum B., Kanjanatiwat P., Vacharotayangul P., Trachootham D. Influence of oral moisturizing jelly as a saliva substitute for the relief of xerostomia in elderly patients with hypertension and diabetes mellitus. Geriatric Nursing. Vol 37, No.2 (2016), p.101-109. doi:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2015.10.014 Retrieved from: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14740/5617
Abstract
Dry mouth is common in elderly patients. However, the use of saliva substitute has been limited due to its inedibility. This study investigated the efficacy of oral moisturizing jelly (OMJ), a novel edible saliva substitute. A pre-post design was conducted in 118 elderly patients diagnosed with hypertension and/or diabetes mellitus. After using OMJ, signs and symptoms of dry mouth were compared with baseline data. The properties of saliva were compared between the OMJ use and non-use periods. The use of OMJ for 2 weeks significantly reduced symptoms of dry mouth, while the use for 1 month reduced the signs of xerostomia, prevented the decline of salivary pH(s) and improved buffering capacities. OMJ was equally effective in patients taking 1 to 2 and 3 to 7 medications. Furthermore, 65% of patients preferred OMJ over a commercial product. OMJ could be new edible saliva substitute for elderly patients suffering from dry mouth.Clinicaltrials.gov ID: NCT02317172. © 2016 The Authors.
Subject(s)
Saliva substitute
Aged
Clinical trial
Complication
Diabetes mellitus
Female
Human
Hypertension
Male
Middle aged
Patient satisfaction
Treatment outcome
Very elderly
Xerostomia
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Diabetes Complications
Female
Humans
Hypertension
Male
Middle Aged
Patient Satisfaction
Saliva, Artificial
Treatment Outcome
Xerostomia
Aged
Clinical trial
Complication
Diabetes mellitus
Female
Human
Hypertension
Male
Middle aged
Patient satisfaction
Treatment outcome
Very elderly
Xerostomia
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Diabetes Complications
Female
Humans
Hypertension
Male
Middle Aged
Patient Satisfaction
Saliva, Artificial
Treatment Outcome
Xerostomia