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Browne, Jennifer A.; Evans, Diana; Christmas, Lauren A.; Rodriguez, Maria Teresa Rojas

doi:10.1097/cnq.0b013e318204809b

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“…Many studies focus on the inadequate oral care that causes microbial accumulation; the standard oral care includes brushing the teeth with a toothpaste once a day and mouth washing with rinse solution [ 3 , 12 ]. Solutions for oral care vary among studies.…”

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Effectiveness of Glutamine Oral Care in Reducing Oral Mucositis and Improving Oral Health After Neurosurgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial with Microbiome Analysis

Gao,

Yang,

Zhang

et al. 2024

Med Sci Monit

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Background Hospital-acquired infections negatively impact the health of inpatients and are highly costly to treat. Oral care reduces the microorganism number in the mouth and lungs and is essential in preventing postoperative oral inflammation, lung infection, and other complications. This study was designed to determine the effects of oral care with glutamine on oral health, oral flora, and incidence of pneumonia in patients after neurosurgery. Material/Methods This was a parallel, double-blind, randomized trial. Patients admitted to the Neurosurgery Department of the hospital from July to October 2021 were selected. Three hundred patients who met the inclusion criteria were randomized into 3 groups. The control group (n=100) received oral care with routine oral nursing methods with saline, whereas the experimental group (n=100) received oral care with 5% glutamine. A compound chlorhexidine group (n=100) was set as a positive control. All patients, care providers, and investigators were blinded to the group assignment. The incidence of local debris, oral mucositis, halitosis, dryness, oral mucositis disorders, and oral flora types were collected and analyzed in all groups. Results The incidence of local debris, oral mucositis, halitosis, dryness, and other oral mucositis disorders in the glutamine oral care group was significantly decreased, compared with that of the control group. Oral flora types in the glutamine and chlorhexidine groups were significantly reduced. Conclusions Oral care with 5% glutamine after neurosurgery is associated with a lower incidence of oral disorders and pneumonia, and a significant reduction in oral flora.

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Effectiveness of Glutamine Oral Care in Reducing Oral Mucositis and Improving Oral Health After Neurosurgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial with Microbiome Analysis

Gao,

Yang,

Zhang

et al. 2024

Med Sci Monit

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“…For example, transoral endotracheal or orogastric tubes not only cause the mouth to remain open and go dry but also make oral care difficult. [ 3 ] Moreover, mouth dryness is accelerated by restricted fluid intake brought about by respiratory, cardiac, or renal problems[ 4 ] as well as decreased salivation brought about by factors such as fever, diarrhea, burns, and narcotic therapy. [ 5 ]…”

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“…A. vera has wound healing effect due to the presence of Glucomannan, a mannose-rich polysaccharide and gibberellin, a growth hormone, interacts with growth factor receptor on the fibroblast, thereby stimulating its activity and proliferation, which in turn increases collagen synthesis after topical and oral application. [ 4 22 ] In addition, the presence of glucomannan and acemannan activate macrophages, stimulate immune system, so A. vera has antibacterial and antiviral effects. [ 23 ] Moreover, it has anti-inflammatory effect and inhibits the cyclooxygenase pathway and reduces prostaglandin E2.…”

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The effects of Aloe vera-Peppermint (Veramin) moisturizing gel on mouth dryness and oral health among patients hospitalized in intensive care units: A triple-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial

et al. 2018

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Objective:Mouth dryness is one of the most prevalent problems in Intensive Care Units (ICUs). It facilitates dental plaque formation. The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of Aloe vera-Peppermint (Veramin) moisturizing gel on mouth dryness and oral health among patients hospitalized in ICUs.Methods:This triple-blind two-group randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial was undertaken in 2016–2017 on a convenient sample of 80 patients. Patients were randomly allocated to an intervention and a placebo group. Oral care for patients in the intervention and the placebo groups was provided for 5 successive days using Veramin moisturizing gel and a placebo gel, respectively. Data were collected at the 1st, 3rd, and 5th days of the study using a demographic and clinical characteristics questionnaire, the Challacombe scale (for mouth dryness assessment), and the Mucosal-Plaque Index (for oral health assessment). The Chi-square, Fisher Exact, Mann–Whitney U, and Friedman tests were used for data analysis.Findings:In the 5th day, the mean score of mouth dryness in the intervention group was significantly lower than the placebo group (P = 0.0001). On the other hand, in the third and the 5th days, the oral health mean score in the intervention group was significantly lower than the placebo group (P = 0.0001).Conclusion:Veramin moisturizing gel is effective in significantly relieving mouth dryness, preventing dental plaque formation, and improving oral health. Thus, it can be used for improving oral care outcomes in ICUs.

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“…A study has showed that a significant number of patients hospitalized in the ICU had poor oral hygiene status at the time of admission. Instructions published by the Center for Disease Prevention and Control on the prevention of pneumonia in hospital highlighted the preparation and implementation of a comprehensive oral care program, which included the use of an antibacterial agent in areas where patients are prone to hospitalacquired pneumonia (Browne et al 2011;Scannapieco, Wang & Shiau 2001). Health and oral care should be considered as one of the most important parts of nursing care.…”

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Effect of Chlorhexidine and Orthodentol Mouthwash on Oral Hygiene of Patients Who Underwent Mechanical Ventilation, Hospitalized in Intensive Care Unit

Mirzakhani

Heidari

Hasanpour

et al. 2017

JCCNC

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Background: Providing oral hygiene in patients with a tracheal tube in the mouth is one of the most important tasks of nurses. This study has been conducted with the aim of comparing the effects of two mouthwash solutions (chlorhexidine and orthodentol) on the oral hygiene of patients with respiratory ventilation device and hospitalized in intensive care units. Methods: This is a clinical trial in which 90 patients with oral tracheal tube entered the study through simple sampling method. Inclusion criteria were being insensitive to herbal compounds and aged 15-85 years. They were divided randomly into two intervention (orthodentol) and control (chlorhexidine) groups. Each group had 45 subjects. The Beck Oral Hygiene Checklist was used to collect data (before and after intervention). Data were analyzed using SPSS software. Results: Patients in intervention and control groups were similar in terms of demographic characteristics, oral hygiene, and other characteristics. Oral hygiene in patients in both orthodentol and chlorhexidine groups had a significant improvement after intervention. Conclusion: The comparison of orthodentol and chlorhexidine oral mucosal effects showed that oral hygiene of patients hospitalized in intensive care units was improved to a certain extent. Considering the benefits of herbal compounds, orthodentol mouthwash can be mentioned as an appropriate alternative for chlorhexidine.

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Pursuing Excellence

Cited by 16 publications

References 19 publications

Effectiveness of Glutamine Oral Care in Reducing Oral Mucositis and Improving Oral Health After Neurosurgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial with Microbiome Analysis

Effectiveness of Glutamine Oral Care in Reducing Oral Mucositis and Improving Oral Health After Neurosurgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial with Microbiome Analysis

The effects of Aloe vera-Peppermint (Veramin) moisturizing gel on mouth dryness and oral health among patients hospitalized in intensive care units: A triple-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial

Effect of Chlorhexidine and Orthodentol Mouthwash on Oral Hygiene of Patients Who Underwent Mechanical Ventilation, Hospitalized in Intensive Care Unit

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