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Effect Of Trehalose Solution Spray On Post-Radiation Xerostomia Related Quality Of Life In Head And Neck Cancer Patients, Kulpriya Pravinvongvuthi
Effect Of Trehalose Solution Spray On Post-Radiation Xerostomia Related Quality Of Life In Head And Neck Cancer Patients, Kulpriya Pravinvongvuthi
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Radiotherapy is the standard treatment of head and neck cancer (HNC). The radiation may affect on normal tissue and surrounding salivary gland resulting to xerostomia. Treatment of radiation-related xerostomia focuses on relieving symptoms by using saliva substitutes or saliva stimulants. Because the salivary stimulants have significant side effects, such as sweating, dizziness or increasing urge to urinate, saliva substitutes are preferable. Trehalose solution has been suggested for improve moisture in dry mouth condition and can be used as saliva substitute. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of 10% Trehalose solution spray to improve dry mouth condition …
Analysis Of Chewing Efficiency In Dementia Patients Using Two-Color Chewing Gum Test And The Viewgum Software, Chawisa Thangjittiporn
Analysis Of Chewing Efficiency In Dementia Patients Using Two-Color Chewing Gum Test And The Viewgum Software, Chawisa Thangjittiporn
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between chewing efficacy and severity level of cognitive impairment in dementia patients using a smartphone with ViewGum software for chewing efficiency analysis. Participants (n=70) from the Dementia Clinic, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, included 38 dementia patients (76.1±9.0 years) and 32 patients (71.8±9.9Years) with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), diagnosed by the medical specialists. The cognitive impairment was assessed by the TMSE (Thai Mental State Examination), and then scored. Participants were assessed for chewing efficacy using the mixing ability test of the two-color chewing gum, followed by an analysis using the ViewGum …