Xerostomia : an interdisciplinary approach to managing dry mouth / edited by Sarah M. Ginsberg.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Ginsberg, Sarah M., 1966- editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hypoptyalism.

Salivary glands--Diseases.

Salivary glands.

Xerostomia.

Medical Subjects:

Xerostomia.

Physical Description:

xvi, 174 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

Thorofare, NJ : SLACK Incorporated, [2020]

Summary:

"This text addresses the evaluation and management of patients with xerostomia in detail from the perspective of specialists in each area for the purpose of informing colleagues within and across the disciplines of all health care providers (HCPs) about the complex impact of xerostomia on individuals' health, quality of life, and ability to function. The intent is for this information to be consumed by a wide range of HCPs. In order to be effective in caring for our patients, we need to have a clear understanding of how the condition impacts them. The patient perspective is included in this text as well because this is a critical, and often overlooked, perspective. We all benefit from understanding the patient experience. There are many individuals with xerostomia who are feeling adrift and dissatisfied with their care. Their frustrations at finding well-informed, interested, and caring HCPs were the primary motivation behind creating this text. Although the chapters are written for professionals, most chapters have corresponding patient web resources that can be found at www.Healio.com/books /XXXXX. The patient-friendly materials include resources for patients that will provide them with information to help them understand more about their condition and will facilitate working as partners with their HCPs. These resources are available to all disciplines for the purposes of better informing ourselves and our patients. By understanding the full impact of xerostomia and the role that professionals can play in supporting patients and each other, we can improve their outcomes. The best care that we can provide for our patients with xerostomia is compassionate, interdisciplinary, and patient centered"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Interdisciplinary Patient-Centered Care for Patients With Xerostomia / Sarah M. Ginsberg

Living With Xerostomia / Sarah M. Ginsberg

The Science of Saliva / Yusuf Dundar, Joseph Murray, Rebecca H. Affoo, Sharon Ingersoll, and Jeffrey M. Hotaling

Xerostomia : Causes, Evaluation, and Treatment / Michael Blasco and Jeffrey M. Hotaling

Oral and Dental Effects of Xerostomia / Lea H. Erickson and Bryan Trump

Swallowing, Xerostomia, and Hyposalivation / Joseph Murray and Rebecca H. Affoo

Voice Disorders and Xerostomia / Kristine Tanner

Pharmacological Management of Xerostomia / Sharon Ingersoll.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Xerostomia

ISBN:

9781630914899

1630914894

OCLC:

1137853525