Views of xerostomia among health care professionals: a qualitative study

Folke, Solgun; Fridlund, Bengt; Paulsson, Gun

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2702.2008.02455.x

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“…This observation coincides with the perception how health care professionals' view xerostomia. They acknowledge the frequent occurrence of xerostomia, yet concede to the reality that the conditions are ignored and inadequately managed (Folke, Fridlund & Paulsson, 2009). Accordingly, the participants of this study felt abandoned by their health care professionals who paid little or no attention to their worries about oral health categories with information.…”

Section: Restrictions Of Daily Lifementioning

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The subjective meaning of xerostomia—an aggravating misery

Folke

Paulsson

Fridlund

et al. 2009

International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well

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Xerostomia, the subjective sensation of dry mouth, is associated with qualitative and quantitative changes of saliva. Poor health, certain medications and radiation therapy constitute major risk factors. To gain further understanding of this condition the present study explored the main concern of xerostomia expressed by affl icted adults. Qualitative interviews were conducted with 15 participants and analysed according to the grounded theory method. An aggravating misery was identifi ed as the core category, meaning that the main concern of xerostomia is its devastating and debilitating impact on multiple domains of well-being. Professional consultation, search for affi rmation and social withdrawal were strategies of management. The fi ndings reveal that xerostomia is not a trivial condition for those suffering. Oral impairment as well as physical and psychosocial consequences of xerostomia has a negative impact on quality of life. There is an obvious need to enhance professional competence to improve the compassion for and the support of individuals affl icted by xerostomia. copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use.

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The subjective meaning of xerostomia—an aggravating misery

Folke

Paulsson

Fridlund

et al. 2009

International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well

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“…Hyposalivation (abnormality in the flow rate of saliva) and xerostomia (deficiency in the secretion of saliva) may lead to rapid deterioration in oral health (Folke et al. 2009) and may facilitate the development of opportunistic oral infections (Chaushu et al.…”

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“…2002, Cheng 2007) and radiotherapy to the head and neck region. The changes that develop in the mouth in the case of other systemic diseases and during the use of certain drugs have not been established (Barasch & Coke 2007, Folke et al. 2009).…”

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The risk factors effecting the dry mouth in inpatients in Hospital in west Anatolia

Güneş

Denat

Müezzinoğlu

et al. 2011

Journal of Clinical Nursing

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“…There are different reasons for insufficient saliva production which include: medications; physical trauma to the salivary glands, including the ductal system or the nerves; anxiety; alcohol consumption; dehydration caused by lack of sufficient fluids; excessive mouth breathing; previous radiation therapy; and natural aging [37,38]. Conventional ultrasound is only able to detect a compact and small gland (Fig.…”

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Intraductally applied contrast-enhanced ultrasound (IA-CEUS) for evaluating obstructive disease and secretory dysfunction of the salivary glands

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Obstructive diseases of the salivary glands are a common problem, usually based on sialolithiasis, duct stenosis, foreign bodies or other more rare causes. Secretory dysfunction, often associated with Sjögren syndrome or post radiation treatment, is also a frequent problem. Several diagnostic tools exist to classify the disease; however conventional radiological imaging or ultrasound does not provide a diagnosis in 5-10% of all cases. Intraductally applied contrast-enhanced ultrasound (IA-CEUS) improves the visualization of obstructive diseases of the salivary glands. IA-CEUS is a promising tool for assessing the ductal system and to diagnose and characterize abnormalities. This study describes the assessment of IA-CEUS in diagnosing different obstructive and chronic inflammatory conditions of the salivary glands.

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Views of xerostomia among health care professionals: a qualitative study

Abstract: A holistic view, positive professional attitudes and enhanced knowledge of xerostomia seem essential to augment collaboration among health care professionals and to improve compassion for and support of patients with xerostomia.

Cited by 18 publications

References 27 publications

The subjective meaning of xerostomia—an aggravating misery

The subjective meaning of xerostomia—an aggravating misery

The risk factors effecting the dry mouth in inpatients in Hospital in west Anatolia

Intraductally applied contrast-enhanced ultrasound (IA-CEUS) for evaluating obstructive disease and secretory dysfunction of the salivary glands

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