Table 2.
Grade | Observation group (n = 42) | Control group (n = 42) | χ 2 | P value |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cleanliness of oral cavity | 7.863 | <0.05 | ||
I | 2 | 11 | ||
II | 16 | 15 | ||
III | 24 | 16 | ||
Frequency of sputum suction | 6.992 | <0.05 | ||
More | 7 | 17 | ||
Medium | 16 | 15 | ||
Less | 19 | 10 | ||
Oral comfort | 6.424 | <0.05 | ||
Good | 22 | 11 | ||
Better | 14 | 19 | ||
Average | 6 | 12 |