Association Between Anticholinergic Burden and Dry Mouth Severity in Acutely Ill Older Adults

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Authors

Ingrid Beate Ringstad · University of Oslo

Eva Skovlund · Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Leonor Roa Santervas · Oslo University Hospital

Hege Kersten · University of Oslo

Katrine Gahre Fjeld · University of Oslo

Lene Hystad Hove · University of Oslo

Torgeir Bruun Wyller

Abstract

Even lower anticholinergic burden was associated with greater dry mouth severity, highlighting the need for early recognition and proactive management in acutely ill older adults.

Topics & Keywords

Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions Oral microbiology and periodontitis research Oral health in cancer treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Drugs & Aging

Volume 43, Issue 4, pp. 361-371

DOI: 10.1007/s40266-026-01286-w

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