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KMID : 1004520160320030176
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Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science
2016 Volume.32 No. 3 p.176 ~ p.183
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Patient-reported outcome measures on intake of nutrition drink for nutritional supplements after periodontal surgery
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Kim Hyeong-Seok
Cho In-Woo
Shin Hyun-Seung
Park Jung-Chul
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Abstract
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Purpose: Patients usually suffer from pain and discomfort after oral surgery and their consumption of food is severely affected. Accordingly, the patients’ quality of life reduce significantly. The aim of this study was to analyze patient satisfaction on the nutritional supplement drinks following periodontal surgery.
Materials and Methods: Total 90 patients who underwent periodontal surgery were recruited and commercially available nutritional drinks were provided. Group I received two bottles per each meal for 2 days, Group II had one bottle per each meal for 3 days, and Group III had no drinks. The survey for the patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) were given at the next visit for the removal of sutures.
Results: The result of PROMs showed the nutrition drink was easy to intake, appeared to help the healing and can be a satisfying supplement for the meals.
Conclusion: Nutritional drinks appeared to help the healing after periodontal surgeries and supported the food intake. Also, it was helpful for the patients in nutritional supply and psychological stability.
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KEYWORD
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periodontal surgery, nutritional supplements, PROMs, wound healing
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