Evaluate five different diagnostic tests for dry mouth assessment in geriatric residents in long-term institutions in Taiwan

Evaluate five different diagnostic tests for dry mouth assessment in geriatric residents in long-term institutions in Taiwan

Abstract Background Residents in long-term care (LTC) institutions require care plans to effectively resolve dry mouth. Simple and easily comprehensible dry mouth indices must be developed to assist care professionals in determining dry mouth among residents. Therefore, this study aim of the study w...

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Main Authors: Yao-Ming Cheng, Shao-Huan Lan, Yen-Ping Hsieh, Shou-Jen Lan, Shang-Wei Hsu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
Subjects:
Dry mouth
Long-term care institution n
Oral moisture
Decision tree
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12903-019-0797-2

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