Revitalizing Oral Health: Effects of Oral Exercise and Salivary Gland Massage on Oral Function among Elderly | ||
| Tanta Scientific Nursing Journal | ||
| Volume 37, Issue 2, May 2025 PDF (1.73 M) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/tsnj.2025.434594 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Eman Mohamed Ebrahim Abd-Elraziek1; Sahar Mahmoud S. El Awady2; Shimaa Hassan Abd El-fatah3 | ||
| 1Assistant Professor of Geriatric Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Aswan University, Egypt. 2 College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Jazan University, Saudi Arabia | ||
| 2Assistant Professor of Community Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Helwan University, Egypt | ||
| 3Assistant Professor, Geriatric Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Sohag University, Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Oral exercises and salivary gland massage benefit oral function among the elderly, particularly in enhancing saliva production and overall oral health. Aim: This study aimed to appraise the effects of revitalizing oral health by oral exercise and salivary gland massage on oral function among the elderly. Research design: A quasi-experimental research design was used. Sample: A purposive sample of 90 elderly people. Setting: This study was conducted at the Hoda Talaat Harb Specialized Center for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of the Elderly in Helwan City in Cairo Governorate, Egypt. Tool for data collection: Three tools used in study, tool 1: Structure interview sheet composed of three parts; part 1: Socio-demographic characteristic, 2nd part: Medical health history, 3rd part: Knowledge of elderly about oral exercises and salivary gland massage. Tool II: Observation checklist for Elderly's practices. Tool III: Assessment of oral health function. Results: Studied elderly's Knowledge and reported practices regarding oral health revealed statistically significant improvements post implementation an intervention than pre. Also, there was a statistically significant enhancement in oral function tests post-implementation of the interventions, with p-values indicating strong significance. Conclusion: The study concluded that revitalizing oral health for studied elderly was an appropriate way of improving oral function. Recommendation: A continuous educational program for older adults about oral exercise, saliva gland massage, and oral hygiene practices. | ||
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