Managing Xerostomia in Nursing Homes: Pilot Testing of the Sorbet Increases Salivation Intervention

The intervention has the potential to increase salivation, decrease complaints of xerostomia, and increase food intake in institutionalized elders with drug-induced xerostomia. The new knowledge gained from this study will lead to further research and testing of the intervention with the long-term goal of transforming the “care-as-usual” approach to meal service in nursing homes.