Effect of Licorice Mouthwash on Xerostomia among Hemodialysis Patients | ||
| Alexandria Scientific Nursing Journal | ||
| Volume 21, Issue 2, December 2019, Pages 17-32 PDF (440.94 K) | ||
| Document Type: Research articles | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/asalexu.2019.206592 | ||
| Author | ||
| Heba Elsayed Khatab* | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Most patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) undergoing hemodialysis had complaints as thirst, xerostomia and saliva reduction. These complications can be due to; high sodium intake, potassium depletion, increased blood urea, increased blood sugar, high angiotensin II (Ang II) levels, as well as psychological factors. Licorice is used for treating upper respiratory problems as coughs, hoarseness, sore throat, mouth ulcer and dry mouth. Objective: Determine the effect of licorice mouthwash on xerostomia for patients undergoing hemodialysis. Setting: The study was conducted in Hemodialysis Department, Ras- Elteen General Hospital. Subjects: A convenience sample of 44 patients-fulfilling the inclusion criteria were involved. Tools: Two tools were used to collect the necessary data; tool I: Hemodialysis Patients’ Assessment, and tool II: Xerostomia Inventory Assessment Tool. Results: 90.9% of study group had improvement in their salivary secretion. This indicated that patient who used licorice mouth wash had lower xerostomia than those who did not. Conclusion: Licorice mouth wash was effective in reducing xerostomia for patients undergoing hemodialysis. Recommendations: Licorice mouth wash could be used as an intervention to reduce xerostomia for patients undergoing hemodialysis. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Licorice; Hemodialysis; Xerostomia | ||
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