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Guideline Recommendations for Oral Care After Acquired Brain Injury: Protocol for a Systematic Review
Nalia Gurgel-Juarez1, Marie-France Perrier1, Tammy Hoffmann2
1School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
JMIR Research Protocols
|July 2, 2020
Summary
This review examines clinical practice guidelines for acquired brain injury (ABI) to assess oral care recommendations. Findings aim to improve oral hygiene protocols for neurologically impaired patients.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Public Health
- Evidence-Based Practice
Background:
- Adequate oral care is crucial for preventing infections in acquired brain injury (ABI) patients.
- Existing ABI clinical practice guidelines often lack detailed oral care recommendations.
- This gap impacts nursing staff and patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and appraise oral care recommendations within ABI clinical practice guidelines.
- To identify current evidence and best practices for oral hygiene in ABI patients.
Main Methods:
- Systematic search of medical databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE) and relevant websites.
- Appraisal of identified guidelines using the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation II (AGREE II) tool.
- Descriptive synopsis of oral care recommendations based on National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) evidence levels.
Main Results:
- Preliminary search identified 1650 citations from databases and websites.
- Data collection is scheduled to commence in August 2020.
- Results dissemination is anticipated by May 2021.
Conclusions:
- Nursing staff require more specific guidance on oral care for neurologically impaired individuals.
- This review will inform clinical practice, policy, and future research in ABI oral care.
- Improved oral care protocols are expected to enhance patient outcomes.
