J Korean Acad Nurs.  2014 Feb;44(1):13-20. 10.4040/jkan.2014.44.1.13.

Effects of 4% Hypertonic Saline Solution Mouthwash on Oral Health of Elders in Long Term Care Facilities

• Kim JO
• Kim NC

• KMID: 1730902
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2014.44.1.13

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was done to examine the effects of 4% hypertonic saline solution mouthwash and tooth brushing education on the oral 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, repeated measures 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 continuous 4% hypertonic saline solution mouth washing education promotes oral health for elders in long term care facilities, thus the dental care described in this study is recommended for elders in long term facilities.

Keyword

Hypertonic saline solution; Mouthwash; Oral health; Aged

MeSH Terms

Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Bacteria/drug effects/isolation & purification
Dental Plaque/prevention & control
Female
Halitosis/prevention & control
*Homes for the Aged
Humans
Male
Mouthwashes/pharmacology/*therapeutic use
*Oral Health
Saline Solution, Hypertonic/pharmacology/*therapeutic use
Toothbrushing
Xerostomia/prevention & control
Mouthwashes
Saline Solution, Hypertonic

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