Efficacy of auricular acupuncture in improving dry mouth among an institutionalised older population: A randomised controlled study.

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Title:	Efficacy of auricular acupuncture in improving dry mouth among an institutionalised older population: A randomised controlled study.
Authors:	黃惠娟 Shiou-Shiun Yu MSN, RN, Te-Tsai Liu MD, I-Hui Chen PhD, RN, Hsiao-Yean Chiu PhD, RN, Hui-Chuan Huang PhD, RN
Contributors:	護理學系
Date:	2022-02
Issue Date:	2025-03-27
Abstract:	Aims To investigate the efficacy of applying auricular acupuncture (AA) treatment in improving dry mouth in institution-dwelling older adults. Background Dry mouth (xerostomia) is a common distressing problem in older populations, especially for institution-dwelling older adults that can affect oral health and quality of life. Design A randomised controlled trial was conducted from December 2020 to March 2021 and performed according to STRICTA guidelines extended from the CONSORT statement. Methods Older adults aged more than 65 years were randomly allocated to an AA group (n = 37) with an 8-week actual auricular points treatment or a control group (n = 38) receiving sham auricular point acupuncture. Measurements comprised a subjective assessment of the level of dry mouth as assessed by a visual analogue scale in a xerostomia questionnaire, and an objective assessment of the physiological wetness of the lingual mucosa measured with a moisture-checking device. A generalised estimating equation model was used for data analyses. Results After completing an 8-week AA intervention stimulating the Shenmen, Point Zero and Salivary Gland 2-prime points, the AA group exhibited significantly improved subjective symptoms of dry mouth comprised of difficulty speaking (B = ?6.47, p < .001), difficulty swallowing (B = ?6.73, p < .001), the amount of oral saliva (B = ?5.38, p < .001), a dry throat (B = ?7.53, p < .001) and thirst (B = ?8.06, p < .001) compared with the control group. Moreover, the AA group had higher objective oral saliva flow than the control group (B = 4.73, p < .001). Conclusion AA is an effective non-pharmacological method for improving subjective symptoms of dry mouth and objective saliva secretion in older populations living in nursing homes. Relevant to clinical practice Performing regular AA on the Shenmen, Point Zero and Salivary Gland 2-prime auricular points can be considered an alternative treatment approach to improve dry mouth in institution-dwelling older adults.
Relation:	Journal of Clinical Nursing, Volume32, Issue1-2, January 2023, Pages 273-282 , (First published: 03 February 2022)
Description:	【112-1 升等】臺北醫學大學教師升等專門著作職別：專任送審等級：教授著作送審
Data Type:	article
Appears in Collections:	[Scholarly output for promotion] 112 [College of Nursing ] Periodical Article

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