The impact of aromatherapy-based oral care on oral conditions, salivary pH, and halitosis in older adults with dementia: Pilot study.
Geriatr Nurs
; 53: 109-115, 2023.
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ABSTRACT
Inadequate oral care and poor oral health in older adults are known to increase the risk of dementia. Dementia patients residing in long-term care facilities are especially vulnerable to oral diseases due to their care-resistant behavior. This study aimed to investigate the effects of a 7-day oral care program based on an aroma solution in 58 dementia patients (29 each in the experimental and control groups) admitted to a long-term care hospital in South Korea. The experimental group received oral care with a solution containing peppermint, tea tree, and lemon essential oils, and the control group with a saline solution. The effectiveness of oral care was assessed by the participants' oral condition, salivary pH, and halitosis. The experimental group showed significant improvements (P<.001) in all three outcomes, indicating that oral care with an aroma solution can improve the oral health of older dementia patients residing in long-term care facilities.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Aromaterapia
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Demencia
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Halitosis
Límite:
Aged
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Geriatr Nurs
Año:
2023
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Article
País de afiliación:
Corea del Sur