Table 4. Oral Assessment Guide Scores.
| Variables | Category | N = 32 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| N | % | ||
| Voice | |||
| Normal | 19 | 59.4 | |
| Deeper or Raspy | 7 | 21.9 | |
| Difficult or Painful | 6 | 18.8 | |
| Ability to Swallow | |||
| Normal Swallowing | 19 | 59.4 | |
| Some Pain on Swallowing | 13 | 40.6 | |
| Condition of Lips | |||
| Smooth, Pink and Moist | 10 | 31.3 | |
| Dry or Cracked | 20 | 62.5 | |
| Ulcerated or Bleeding | 2 | 6.3 | |
| Condition of Tongue | |||
| Pink and Moist+Papillae | 7 | 21.9 | |
| Coated or Shiny | 24 | 75.0 | |
| Blistered or Cracked | 1 | 3.1 | |
| Character of Saliva | |||
| Watery | 24 | 75.0 | |
| Thick or Ropy | 8 | 25.0 | |
| Condition of Membranes | |||
| Pink and Moist | 3 | 9.4 | |
| Reddened or Coated | 24 | 75.0 | |
| Ulceration +/- Bleeding | 5 | 15.6 | |
| Condition of Gingiva | |||
| Pink, Stippled and Firm | 20 | 62.5 | |
| Edematous +/- Redness | 12 | 37.5 | |
| Cleanliness Teeth and Gums | |||
| Clean, No Debris | 15 | 48.9 | |
| Plaque/Debris Local | 10 | 31.3 | |
| Plaque/Debris General | 7 | 21.9 | |