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Showing 1 to 20 of 31 for “"oral care"”.
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Oral care during pregnancy: an educational intervention
… adverse pregnancy outcomes related to poor oral health. This study was conducted to see if an educational module provided by a dental hygienist (DH) could increase the knowledge and confidence of physician assistant (PA) students with preventive oral care for the pregnant patient.</p> …
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Survey of the cancer patient experience with oral care information
… cancer management therapies are known to cause oral complications, such as mucositis (OM), that can range from mild to very severe. Severe OM can require interruption of treatment, and possibly hospitalization for IV rehydration, pain control, and nourishment. Utilizing good oral care practices …
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The Effect of Oral Care on Intracranial Pressure in Critically Ill Adults
A major goal in the care of patients with neurological problems is to prevent or minimize episodes of increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Elevations in ICP in response to nursing interventions have been acknowledged since the 1960’s when ICP monitoring was first introduced in the clinical …
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Safety and efficacy of oral care for intubated neuroscience intensive care unit patients.
… this research was to investigate the safety of oral care in terms of intracranial dynamics and changes in oral health during intubation and 48 hours after extubation among neuroscience intensive care unit (NICU) patients. Additional aims included comparison of a comprehensive oral care protocol …
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Interprofessional Education on Oral Care for Cancer Patients in Dental Hygiene and Nursing
… the intent of improving patient overall healthcare. This study evaluated the impact of IPE and knowledge the students gained on oral healthcare for cancer patients.</p> <p><strong>Methods:</strong> This quasi-experimental study used a convenient sample of nursing and dental hygiene students. …
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Improving Oral Care Practices and Aspiration Risk Assessment to Mitigate Risk of Hospital Acquired Pneumnia
<p>Abstract</p> <p>The aim of <em>Improving Oral Care Practices and Aspiration Risk Assessment to Mitigate Risk of Hospital Acquired Pneumonia</em> is to decrease rates of hospital acquired pneumonia (HAP) on a 16 bed Transitional Care Unit (TCU) with a mixed skill staff. The theme of the project …
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Effect of Oral Care and Health Professional Education on Ventilator Acquired Pneumonia: A Pilot Study
… cause of morbidity and mortality in the critical care environment. Procedures and protocols are being researched in order to reduce the risk associated with this nosocomial infection for patients who require mechanical ventilation. The use of oral care hygiene equipment such as toothbrushes, along …
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Oral Health for Long-term Care Populations: From Pneumonia Pathogenesis to Front-line Oral Care Provision
Oral health has dramatically improved in most industrialized countries over the latter half of the 20th century. However, profound oral health disparities still exist especially for those most at risk of developing oral diseases and associated systemic consequences such as populations residing in …
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Knowledge, attitudes, and expectations among certified Nursing Assistants providing oral care to individuals with Alzheimer's Disease or another form of Dementia utilizing Music Therapy
… Disease (AD)/dementia while providing oral care.</p> <p>Methods: A single survey, 5-point Likert scale survey that included demographic and qualitative questions, was posted on a private CNA Facebook group page. The survey was posted to explore attitudes, knowledge, and expectations of …
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Oral Wellness: Using Occupational Therapy to Enhance Oral Hygiene Delivery in Long-Term Care
<p>Based on current literature, oral health in long-term care (LTC) facilities is frequently of low priority and does not follow evidence-based best practices. Poor oral health reduces the quality of life of older adult residents and patients and can lead to systemic diseases, such as …
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Improving the evidence base for oral assessment in stroke patients
Oral care is essential in maintaining oral hygiene and oral health. When oral care is neglected individuals are at risk of oral and systemic complications affecting general health. Stroke patients are one group who are at risk of poor oral health due to their physical and cognitive dependency. …
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임플란트 환자의 주관적 구강건강상태와 관련 요인
… the factors influenced on self-perceived oral health status in dental implant outpatients for hospitals and clinics. It was carried out with 228 male and female patients over the age of 19 from six dental hospitals and clinics located in Gyeonggi-do, survey was conducted with the scales of …
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A literature review of oral health awareness among caregivers in aged care facilities
… the knowledge, awareness and attitudes of caregivers working in residential homes regarding oral health. ABSTRACT The population of older people is growing at an exponential rate, and the number of elderly entering aged care facilities is also increasing. The health challenges of advancing …
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Implementation and Evaluation of an Oral Hygiene Program in Long-Term Care
<p>A review of the literature focusing on oral care within long-term care (LTC) suggests positive resident care outcomes occur when standardized practices are employed. Studies of staff education programs, trained oral hygiene aides, and dental hygienists working within LTC, have linked regular …
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Using Probiotics in Intensive Care with Special Reference to Lactobacillus plantarum 299 and 299v
… infections with C diff is the most common health care related disease and is almost always related to the use of antibiotics. Probiotics have been used to reduce recurrence of C diff associated disease, and none of critically ill patients given L pl 299v enterally became infected with C diff …
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Barriers to oral health care among people living with HIV in Kwazulu Natal and the Western Cape
… of the adult population infected with HIV. Oral lesions and various opportunistic infections characterize the progression of HIV making it imperative for people living with HIV to have access to good quality oral care. There is a need to examine accessibility and use of dental services in …
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Applying saliva analyzation to customize daily healthcare purposes and explore new user habits
… and actions may be completed by leveraging their oral care habits (daily) or to complete saliva tests conveniently (periodically).
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Identifying customer needs from user-generated content
… proof-of-concept compares customer needs for oral care products identified from online reviews (UGC) with customer needs identified by a third-party professional consulting firm using industry-standard methods. In this application, UGC identifies additional customer needs, unreachable by the …
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The role of traditional healers in oral health care in the Bui Division, North West Province, Cameroon
… depend on traditional medicines for their health care needs and about seven per cent of the average household health budget is spent on traditional medicines irrespective of their incomes. The aim of this study was (i) to assess the role of traditional healers (THs) in providing oral care services …
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Estudio de prefactibilidad para la instalación de una planta productora de tabletas de dentífrico
… the current environmental issue related to oral care products is presented and analyzed and the objectives, reach, justification, and hypothesis of the investigation are stated. Moreover, a referential framework composed by journal articles related to our investigation topic and a conceptual …
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