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The subjective meaning of xerostomia: an aggravating misery
Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, HHJ, Dep. of Nursing Science. Jönköping University, School of Health and Welfare, HHJ. Quality improvements, innovations and leadership in health care and social work.
2009 (English)In: International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being, ISSN 1748-2623, Vol. 4, no 4, p. 245-255Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Xerostomia, the subjective sensation of dry mouth, is associated with qualitative and quantitative changes of saliva. Poor health, certain medications and radiation therapy constitute major risk factors. To gain further understanding of this condition the present study explored the main concern of xerostomia expressed by afflicted adults. Qualitative interviews were conducted with 15 participants and analysed according to the grounded theory method. An aggravating misery was identified as the core category, meaning that the main concern of xerostomia is its devastating and debilitating impact on multiple domains of well-being. Professional consultation, search for affirmation and social withdrawal were strategies of management. The findings reveal that xerostomia is not a trivial condition for those suffering. Oral impairment as well as physical and psychosocial consequences of xerostomia has a negative impact on quality of life. There is an obvious need to enhance professional competence to improve the compassion for and the support of individuals afflicted by xerostomia.

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Taylor & Francis, 2009. Vol. 4, no 4, p. 245-255
Keywords [en]
Grounded theory; oral health related quality of life; well-being; xerostomia
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Nursing
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URN: urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-11215DOI: 10.3109/17482620903189476ISI: 000273358500006Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-72449205478OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hj-11215DiVA, id: diva2:282831
Available from: 2009-12-22 Created: 2009-12-22 Last updated: 2020-02-25Bibliographically approved

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