22 February 2024: Clinical Research
Effectiveness of Glutamine Oral Care in Reducing Oral Mucositis and Improving Oral Health After Neurosurgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial with Microbiome Analysis
Yan Gao DE , Hong Yang B , Xiaohong Zhang C , Ying Ma DF , Ling Wang AE*DOI: 10.12659/MSM.942585
Med Sci Monit 2024; 30:e942585
Table 2 Questionnaire used to evaluate the patients’ oral condition.
| Questionnaire | Evaluation criterion |
|---|---|
| Lips are very moist | 0–3, 0=very dry, 3=moist |
| No mouth pain | 0–3, 0=severe pain, 3=no pain at all |
| The gingiva feels normal | 0–3, 0=severe gingivitis, 3=normal gingiva |
| Adequate amount of saliva | 0–3, 0=saliva deficiency, 3=adequate saliva |