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A pilot educational workshop shows promise for improving hospital oral hygiene. Further interventions are needed to ensure nurses prioritize patient oral care in daily routines.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Patient Safety
  • Oral Health

Background:

  • Systematic reviews and patient safety initiatives advocate for integrating oral hygiene into routine patient care.
  • Evidence indicates that oral hygiene is frequently overlooked in hospital and care home settings.
  • Nurses require supportive beliefs and adequate skills to implement effective oral hygiene practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility of an educational workshop designed to enhance nurses' oral hygiene skills and practices.
  • To assess the potential of the workshop as an intervention for a larger, service-wide trial.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot study was conducted to test an educational workshop focused on oral hygiene for nursing staff.
  • The study aimed to gather preliminary data on the workshop's feasibility and effectiveness.

Main Results:

  • The pilot study indicated that the educational workshop is a viable intervention.
  • Results suggest the workshop is suitable for progression to a broader, service-wide trial.

Conclusions:

  • The educational workshop represents a feasible step towards improving oral hygiene in hospital settings.
  • Complementary interventions are necessary to support nurses in prioritizing and consistently delivering oral hygiene care to patients.