Review of the evidence to support oral hygiene in stroke patients.
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.
Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. terence.kelly@cmft.nhs.uk
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D017028:Caregivers; D015400:Clinical Nursing Research; D003778:Dentures; D006801:Humans; D009732:Nursing Care; D009910:Oral Hygiene / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D020521:Stroke / Q000451:nursing; D000071939:Stroke Rehabilitation