The subjective meaning of xerostomia: An aggravating misery

Folke, Solgun,1947-Högskolan i Halmstad,Centrum för forskning om välfärd, hälsa och idrott (CVHI) (author)

The subjective meaning of xerostomia : An aggravating misery

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 concerns of xerostomia expressed by afflicted adults. Qualitative interviews were conducted with 15 participants and analyzed 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.

Paulsson, Gun,1945-Högskolan i Halmstad,Centrum för forskning om välfärd, hälsa och idrott (CVHI)(Swepub:hh)gupa (author)
Fridlund, BengtHögskolan i Halmstad,Jönköping University,HHJ, Avdelningen för omvårdnad,HHJ. Kvalitetsförbättringar, innovationer och ledarskap inom vård och socialt arbete,Centrum för forskning om välfärd, hälsa och idrott (CVHI)(Swepub:hh)benfrix (author)
Söderfeldt, BjörnMalmö högskola,Odontologiska fakulteten (OD),Malmö University, Sweden(Swepub:mau)odbjso (author)
Högskolan i HalmstadCentrum för forskning om välfärd, hälsa och idrott (CVHI) (creator_code:org_t)

In:International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-beingAbingdon : Informa UK Limited4:4, s. 245-2551748-26231748-2631

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