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Special care of mouth

Known as: care mouth, mouth care 
National Institutes of Health

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Dental HygieneMouth DiseasesOral cavity

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Review
2017
Review
2017
Directly observed daily mouth care provided to care home residents in one area of Kent, UK.
Objective To gather accurate data on the daily mouth care provided in care homes including tooth brushing, oral health assessment… 
2015
2015
Investigation of the Effects of Planned Mouth Care Education on the Degree of Oral Mucositis in Pediatric Oncology Patients
This study was designed as a longitudinal study with the purpose of investigating the effects of providing mouth care education… 
Review
2012
Review
2012
The best evidence for minimizing resistance‐to‐care during assisted personal care for older adults with dementia in nursing homes: a systematic review
Objective To determine the effectiveness of interventions in minimizing resistance‐to‐care behaviors during assisted personal… 
2011
2011
[Evaluation of the effectiveness of a protocol of intensification of mouth care (teeth brushing and chlorhexidine 0.12%) on the colonisation of tracheal aspirations in intubated and ventilated…
In intensive care, Ventilator-Assisted Pneumonia (VAP) is frequent with an estimated incidence of 12.6% in 2002. This infection… 
2011
2011
‘It’s common sense, but it’s still got to be done properly’: Stroke survivors, carers and healthcare professionals’ experiences of mouth care following a stroke.
Introduction: Mouth care is often overlooked during the acute phase and rehabilitation process for stroke, yet good oral hygiene… 
2005
2005
[Importance of mouth care in gerontology and palliative care].
Review
2002
Review
2002
A critical analysis of the philosophy, knowledge and theory underpinning mouth care practice for the intensive care unit patient.
Review
2000
Review
2000
The importance of mouth care in preventing infection.
Most patients can benefit from nurses taking an active interest in their oral hygiene. Gladys Xavier describes how effective… 
1996
1996
Provision of mouth care by nursing staff for cancer patients in Scotland: Current status and the role of training
Oral disease is common in patients with cancer and mouth care is an important element of palliative care. Responsibility for… 
1983
1983
Nursology of mouth care: preventing, comforting and seeking activities related to mouth care.
Mouth care across age groups, whether independently carried out or with assistance from a nurse, is frequently not considered in… 
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