Dry mouth in patients with a life-limiting condition or frailty: a study protocol for two intervention studies and a nested qualitative sub-study (the Dry mOuth Project, DROP)

Dry mouth in patients with a life-limiting condition or frailty: a study protocol for two intervention studies and a nested qualitative sub-study (the Dry mOuth Project, DROP)

Abstract Background Despite its prevalent and impactful nature, dry mouth remains an underexposed and undertreated symptom in patients with a life-limiting condition or frailty. The main contributing factors are a lack of awareness and knowledge amongst both healthcare professionals and patients, an...

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Main Authors: Annelot I. van der Meulen, Evelien P. J. G. Neis, Ellen J. M. de Nijs, Bénédicte J. E. G. Coenegracht, Arianne Stoppelenburg, Marieke H. J. van den Beuken-van Everdingen, Yvette M. van der Linden
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-08-01
Series:BMC Palliative Care
Subjects:
Xerostomia
Dry Mouth
Palliative Care
End-of-Life-Care
Randomized Controlled Trial
Pilocarpine
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-023-01242-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-023-01242-0

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