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Shortened Xerostomia Inventory Scores by Reported Frequency of Dry Mouth
| Shortened Xerostomia Inventory | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| n | Mean Score (SD) | Median Score (IQR) | |
| Dry Mouth Frequency | |||
| Never | 385 | 5.7 (0.9) | 6 (5, 6) |
| Occasionally | 523 | 7.0 (1.4) | 7 (6, 8) |
| Frequently | 52 | 8.9 (1.7) | 8 (8, 10) |
| Always | 4 | 10.5 (3.4) | 10 (8, 13) |
| Total | 964 | 6.6 (1.5) | 6 (5, 7) |
Abbreviations: IQR = interquartile range; SD = standard deviation
