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김주옥 ( Kim Ju-Ok ) - 부천대학교 간호학과
김남초 ( Kim Nam-Cho ) - 가톨릭대학교 간호대학
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study was done to examine the effects of 4% hypertonic saline solution mouthwash and tooth brushing education on theoral health of elders living in long term care facilities.
Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, the participants were assigned to a 2%experimental group (n=20), a 4% experimental group (n=20), and a control group (n=20). Data were analyzed using ANOVA, repeatedmeasures ANOVA, Fisher exact test, Chi-square test, Kruskal-Wallis test and multiple response analysis with the SAS program.
Results:Regular tooth brushing and use of 4% hypertonic saline solution mouthwash by elders provided better oral health by decreasing xerostomia,oral tongue plaque, halitosis, and the number of oral bacteria.
Conclusion: The results indicate that regular tooth brushing with continuous4% hypertonic saline solution mouth washing education promotes oral health for elders in long term care facilities, thus the dentalcare described in this study is recommended for elders in long term facilities.
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KeyWords
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고농도 식염수, 구강함수, 구강건강, 노인
Hypertonic saline solution, Mouthwash, Oral health, Aged
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원문 및 링크아웃 정보
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등재저널 정보
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