[Effects of A-solution on halitosis and oral status in preoperative NPO patients].

Abstract

PURPOSE:

The aim of this study was to explore the effects of A-solution on halitosis and oral status in preoperative NPO patients.

METHODS:

A nonequivalent control group, non-synchronized pretest-posttest design was used in this study. The participants in this study were 66 patients who were admitted for gynecologic surgery. The experimental treatment was to give oral gargling with A-solution, blended essential oils and diluted with distilled water. To identify the experimental treatment effects, halitosis, salivary pH, and oral status were measured by a portable halitosis detector, visual analogue scale, Bromo Thymol Blue (BTB), Bromo Cresol Purple (BCP) test paper and oral assessment guide. Data were analyzed using χ²-test, t-test with PASW 18.0 version.

RESULTS:

Participants were homogeneous before experimental treatment. Objective halitosis in the experimental group, measured by a portable halitosis detector (t= -8.34, p<.001) was significantly lower than the control group. Subjective halitosis was significantly lower in the experimental group (t= -9.29, p<.001). Salivary pH was significantly different between two groups (t=8.81, p<.001). Oral status was significantly better in the experimental group (t= -13.31, p<.001).

CONCLUSION:

These findings indicate that oral gargling using A-solution is effective in reducing patient halitosis, and improving oral status.

• Authors: Ji-Ah Song, Myung-Haeng Hur
• Journal: Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing (J Korean Acad Nurs) Vol. 42 Issue 3 Pg. 405-13 (Jun 2012) ISSN: 2093-758X [Electronic] Korea (South)
• PMID: 22854553 (Publication Type: Controlled Clinical Trial, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Mouthwashes

Topics

• Adult
• Female
• Genital Diseases, Female (surgery)
• Halitosis (prevention & control)
• Humans
• Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
• Middle Aged
• Mouthwashes (therapeutic use)
• Preoperative Care
• Saliva (chemistry)