J Korean Acad Nurs.  2012 Jun;42(3):405-413. 10.4040/jkan.2012.42.3.405.

Effects of A-solution on Halitosis and Oral Status in Preoperative NPO Patients

• Song JA
• Hur MH

• KMID: 1785225
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2012.42.3.405

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 chi2-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.

Keyword

Aromatherapy; Mentha piperita; Citrus limon; Melaleuca alternifolia; Halitosis

MeSH Terms

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

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  Figure 1 Research design (Nonequivalent control group, non-synchronized pretest-posttest design).

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