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Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults
Published on: February 2, 2020
Review of the evidence to support oral hygiene in stroke patients
1Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. terence.kelly@cmft.nhs.uk
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|June 11, 2010
Abstract:
Maintaining good oral hygiene in patients who have had a stroke is an essential part of care. This literature review highlights the poor provision of such care in acute medical and rehabilitation settings. It reveals a lack of evidence for current practices and suggests that research may be helpful in defining which nursing interventions are most effective.
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