The problem/issues being discussed
The paper relates to a medical plan which seeks to explore if taking drugs affects the patients who present with dry mouth. The author shows an experiment conducted on a group of adults who has the range of years from 60 years and above.
The aim of the author
The basic aim of the research is therefore to determine the relationship between taking of various drugs and the problem of xerostomia, a disease characterized by the dryness of a mouth (Shetty et l, 2012). This project uses various samples of saliva collected from the age group of 60 and above.
The approaches used to obtain information
The selected group of people was then subdivided into three major groups labeled as A, B and C. The study aimed at investigating if the results obtained could be used to help further in the advancements needed in the medical field so s to boost the health sector. The samples were collected from people who had certified certain rules and conditions. 3 3. The major hypothesis and conclusions The results obtained gave a clue to the necessary investigation that the problem of dry mouth was created by the intake of various and different types of drugs by the aging people. This study also showed that the condition can be diminished by the observation of certain routines and practices. Complete failure to takes the drugs that caused the problem was crucial for curing of the condition. The other issue is the substitution of the medications that might cause the problem of dry mouth.
Has the author been objective in his or her discussion of the topic?
Why is this article relevant to the treatment plan?
The information provided has also been able to give the possible causes, as well as the procedures that can be utilized when treating the patients. The data is significant to the treatment plan because it provides the most basic information that the medical practitioners can use to enhance their job skills. The project also gives the information that is crucial for researchers.
References
Shetty, R.S., Bhowmick, S., Castellano, R., and Babu, S., Drug-induced xerostomia in elderly individuals: An institutional study, Contemporary Clinical Dentistry, Nitte University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
