Coconut Oil as a Novel Approach to Managing Radiation-Induced Xerostomia: A Primary Feasibility Study

Table 2

Coconut oil use parameters.

Variable	Measure	Value
Total duration of use, days	Mean (IQR)	16 (2–30)
Uses per day	Mean (IQR)	3 (2–4)
Amount per use, mL	Mean (IQR)	5 (2.5–7.5)
Amount per day, mL	Mean (SD)	16 (10–25)
Triggers:	Percent
Mealtimes (%)		93%
Bedtime		67%

IQR = interquartile range.