Publications by authors named "Lauren Falter"
Introduction: Xerostomia, or dry mouth, is a prevalent and distressing oral health condition in older adults that is associated with reduced swallow frequency, thereby increasing the risk of dysphagia and aspiration pneumonia in this cohort. This pseudo-experimental study investigated the association between transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TES) and changes in perceived oral moisture, as well as the function of major and minor salivary glands in two groups of older adults, including those with and without xerostomia.
Methods: Ten older adults with self-reported xerostomia and 7 control participants were exposed to two conditions: no TES and motor TES.