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http://dx.doi.org/10.5953/JMJH.2021.28.1.41

The Effects of Oral Care with Difflam Spray 0.3% and Sodium Bicarbonate-Normal Saline Solution on Postoperative Oral Comfort, Sore Throat, and Halitosis  

Choi, Eun Hee (Department of Nursing, Korean Bible University)
Lee, Hyun Su (Department of Nursing, Korean Bible University)
Ko, Mi Suk (Department of Nursing, Korean Bible University)
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Journal of muscle and joint health / v.28, no.1, 2021 , pp. 41-49 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: This study aimed to compare the effects of the Difflam spray 0.3% with the sodium bicarbonate-normal saline spray on oral care for postoperative patients. Methods: The participants were randomly allocated to either the Difflam (n=22) group or the saline solution (n=23) group. The data were collected at the 1-, 4-, 7-, and 10-hour marks after returning to the ward post operation using the Beck's subjective oral discomfort scale, Visual Analogue Scale for sore throat, and portable halitosis detector. Results: The sore throat (F=7.25, p=.001) score significantly decreased after oral care using the Difflam spray 0.3%. However, the difference in the scores of oral comfort (F=0.34, p=.797) and halitosis (F=0.91, p=.443) between the two groups was not statistically significant. Conclusion: These findings suggest that the Difflam spray 0.3% is effective in improving postoperative sore throat. A further study that explores the effect of various oral solutions for postoperative patients is needed to present systemic and effective evidence-based oral care guidelines.
Keywords
Oral hygiene; Pharyngitis; Halitosis;
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