Impact of self-tongue brushing on taste perception in Thai older adults: A pilot study
Impact of self-tongue brushing on taste perception in Thai older adults: A pilot study
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DOI：
10.1016/j.gerinurse.2015.11.004
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发表时间：
2016-03-01
影响因子：
2.7
通讯作者：
Trachootham, Dunyaporn
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作者：
Madiloggovit, Jirakate;Chotechuang, Nattida;Trachootham, Dunyaporn
口腔卫生影响老年人的味觉、食欲和营养。然而，自我刷舌对味觉的影响尚不清楚。这项试点研究（N = 44）旨在观察泰国老年人刷舌后使用滤纸盘的味觉阈值的变化。根据结果，连续 3 个月刷舌会减少 74% 的参与者的舌苔（p < 0.01）并改善主观味觉。前舌和后舌的甜味和咸味识别阈值均降低，而仅后舌的酸味和苦味阈值降低。未观察到鲜味（咸味）发生变化。每天刷牙比每周刷牙在改善甜味和苦味方面更有效。数据表明，刷舌可以改善多种味道的感知，建议每天刷舌作为老年人的常规个人护理。这项研究支持在随机对照环境中进行进一步研究。 (C) 2016 Elsevier Inc. 保留所有权利。
Oral hygiene influences taste, affecting appetite and nutrition in older adults. However, the impact of self-administered tongue brushing on their taste perceptions was unclear. This pilot study (N = 44) was aimed to observe the changes in taste thresholds using Filter Paper Disc after tongue brushing in Thai older adults. Based on the results, continuous tongue brushing for 3 months reduced tongue coat (p < 0.01) and improved subjective taste in 74% of participants. Sweet and salty recognition thresholds were reduced in both anterior and posterior tongue, while sour and bitter thresholds were reduced only in posterior tongue. No changes in umami (savory) were observed. Daily brushing was more effective than weekly brushing in improving the sweet and bitter tastes. The data suggested that tongue brushing could improve perception of multiple tastes and daily tongue brushing was recommended as routine personal care for older adults. This study supports further investigation in a randomized-controlled setting. (C) 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.