An interdisciplinary textbook on dry mouth, Xerostomia: An
Interdisciplinary Approach to Managing Dry Mouth provides an overview
of xerostomia for physicians, dentists, nurses, speech-language
pathologists, and otolaryngologists who encounter the condition in
their practice. Xerostomia is a common condition, yet only one in
seven cases are referred to a speech-language pathologist or
otolaryngologist for treatment. Featuring contributions from
speech-language pathologists, otolaryngologists, dentists, oral
pathologists, and nurses, the text’s interdisciplinary approach and
evidence-based framework provides practitioners with an awareness and
understanding of xerostomia that will improve interprofessional
coordination and enhance patient care. With a robust accompanying
website including patient education resources, Xerostomia addresses
the following topics: An otolaryngologist’s view of xerostomia,
including causes, symptoms, evaluation, and treatment Patient
perspectives of living with xerostomia, including quality of life
measures and new research findings Effect of xerostomia on dental and
oral health Voice disorders associated with xerostomia Impact of
xerostomia on swallowing The science of saliva, including composition
and production Pharmacological management of xerostomia Xerostomia: An
Interdisciplinary Approach to Managing Dry Mouth provides
indispensable information for general practitioners, internists,
dentists, nurses, otolaryngologists, speech-language pathologists, and
speech-language pathology students, as well as any health care
practitioners who encounter patients with xerostomia.
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An Interdisciplinary Approach to Managing Dry Mouth
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781040136430
Publisert
2024
Utgave
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Utgiver
Taylor & Francis
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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