Poor Oral Hygiene in Long-Term Care

The poor oral care given to vulnerable patients in long-term care settings can have serious consequences, including increased risk of stroke, heart disease, and pneumonia. But improving oral care must begin with education, especially of providers who encounter resistant behavior in elderly and disab...

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Published in:The American journal of nursing 2009-06, Vol.109 (6), p.44-51
Main Authors: Stein, Pamela S., Henry, Robert G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Caregivers
CE Continuing Education
Dentists
Long term health care
Nurses
Nursing education
Nursing homes
Older adults
Older people
Oral health
Oral hygiene
Patients
People with disabilities
Periodontal diseases
Risk factors
Toothbrushes
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Summary:The poor oral care given to vulnerable patients in long-term care settings can have serious consequences, including increased risk of stroke, heart disease, and pneumonia. But improving oral care must begin with education, especially of providers who encounter resistant behavior in elderly and disabled residents. Nurses should make sure that the appropriate supplies are in place, promote the importance of oral care to all direct care staff and administrators, and make evidence-based recommendations during resident care conferences.
ISSN:0002-936X
1538-7488
DOI:10.1097/00000446-200906000-00034