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Volume 8 Journal of Clinical Case Reports
Page 8
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November 08-09, 2018 Sydney, Australia
International Conference on
Clinical Case Reports and Dermatology
Clinical Case Reports & Dermatology 2018
November 08-09, 2018
The effectiveness of baking soda as mouth wash in reducing oral mucositis among Pemphigus vulgaris
patients
Pemphigus vulgaris is a chronic autoimmune intra epithelial blistering disease. Usually affects the oral mucous in 80% of
cases leading to significant decrease in patient’s daily functioning of oral cavity and quality of life. This is because of the
bad odor, tastelessness, difficulty or inability to eat, drink or speak. Objective of the study is to assess the pre-interventional
level of oral mucositis, to assess the effectiveness of baking soda as mouth wash in reducing oral mucositis, to find out the
association between the post-interventional level of oral mucositis with the selected demographic variables. Method adopted was
quantitative approach, pre-post control design randomized and conducted in the dermatology OPD and the dermatology ward
of Christian Medical College, Vellore. A sample of 60 subjects was selected for the study using purposive sampling technique.
Effectiveness of baking soda as mouth wash in reducing oral mucositis was assessed using Saraswat oral Pemphigus score, by the
research assistant blinded to group assignment on 1st and 7th day. Descriptive and inferential statistics was used for data analysis.
Results shows no evidence to conclude that baking soda mouth wash is effective than normal saline in reducing oral mucositis
among pemphigus vulgaris. There is no association (p=0.68) between the post interventional oral mucositis and the selected
demographic variables. Conclusion is dermatology nurses should recognize the need for assessment of oral mucositis on a daily
basis and provide the most appropriate and cost effective interventions. These interventions could be prepared in simple way at
home for their long term use, in alleviating the pain and discomfort.
Biography
Anandha Ruby Jacob is a Professor in Nursing (Medical-Surgical Nursing) at the College of Nursing, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India. She has pursued
certification course in Dermatology Nursing in Singapore. She is currently working as Nurse Manager in Dermatology ward.
Anandha Ruby Jacob
Christian Medical College & Hospital, India
Anandha Ruby Jacob, J Clin Case Rep 2018, Volume 8
DOI: 10.4172/2165-7920-C3-022