Protocol - Dry Mouth
Description
These interviewer-administered questions are used to determine if the participant has xerostomia (dry mouth).
Specific Instructions
None
Availability
Protocol
1. Does your mouth frequently feel dry?
0[ ]No
1[ ]Yes
2. Does your mouth feel dry when eating?
0[ ]No
1[ ]Yes
3. Does the amount of saliva in your mouth seem to be:
0[ ]Too little
1[ ]Too much
2[ ]Dont notice it
4. Do you sip liquids frequently during the day to keep your mouth moist?
0[ ]No
1[ ]Yes
2[ ]Not sure
5. Do you have difficulties swallowing food if you eat without additional fluids?
0[ ]No
1[ ]Yes
2[ ]Not sure
Personnel and Training Required
The interviewer must be trained to conduct personal interviews with individuals from the general population. The interviewer must be trained and found to be competent (i.e., tested by an expert) at the completion of personal interviews.* The interviewer should be trained to prompt respondents further if a "dont know" response is provided.
*There are multiple modes to administer this question (e.g., paper-and-pencil and computer-assisted interviews).
Equipment Needs
None
Requirements
| Requirement Category | Required |
|---|---|
| Major equipment | No |
| Specialized training | No |
| Specialized requirements for biospecimen collection | No |
| Average time of greater than 15 minutes in an unaffected individual | No |
Mode of Administration
Interviewer-administered questionnaire
Lifestage
Infant, Toddler, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Senior, Pregnancy
Participants
Participants ≥17 years of age. May also be asked of children under 17 years old via a proxy.
Selection Rationale
These questions are from a nationally recognized study and are predictive of decreased salivary flow.
Language
Chinese, English
Standards
| Standard | Name | ID | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) | Oral dry mouth proto | 62584-8 | LOINC |
| Human Phenotype Ontology | Xerostomia | HP:0000217 | HPO |
| caDSR Form | PhenX PX080401 - Dry Mouth | 5964878 | caDSR Form |
Derived Variables
None
Process and Review
Not applicable.
Protocol Name from Source
Baltimore Longitudinal Study on Aging (BLSA), Dental Examination
Source
National Institute on Aging (NIA), Baltimore Longitudinal Study on Aging (BLSA), Dental Examination, questions 47 (question 1), 48 (question 2), 50 (question 3), 51 (question 4), and 52 (question 5).General References
Fox, P. C., Busch, K. A., & Baum, B. J. (1987). Subjective reports of xerostomia and objective measures of salivary gland performance. Journal of the American Dental Association, 115(4), 581–584.
Protocol ID
80401
Variables
Export Variables| Variable Name | Variable ID | Variable Description | dbGaP Mapping | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PX080401_Difficulty_Swallow_Without_Addition_Fluids | ||||
| PX080401050000 | Do you have difficulties swallowing food if more | N/A | ||
| PX080401_Mouth_Dry_Frequently | ||||
| PX080401010000 | Does your mouth frequently feel dry? | N/A | ||
| PX080401_Mouth_Dry_When_Eating | ||||
| PX080401020000 | Does your mouth feel dry when eating? | N/A | ||
| PX080401_Mouth_Saliva_Amount | ||||
| PX080401030000 | Does the amount of saliva in your mouth seem more | N/A | ||
| PX080401_Sip_Liquids_Keep_Mouth_Moist | ||||
| PX080401040000 | Do you sip liquids frequently during the day more | N/A | ||
Measure Name
Dry Mouth
Release Date
December 30, 2009
Definition
A measure to assess whether the respondent has a dry mouth and evidence of decreased salivary flow.
Purpose
Reduced salivary flow is associated with increased severity of caries in adults.
Keywords
Oral health, Dry mouth, Saliva, Xerostomia, Baltimore Longitudinal Study on Aging, Dental caries
Measure Protocols
| Protocol ID | Protocol Name |
|---|---|
| 80401 | Dry Mouth |
Publications
There are no publications listed for this protocol.