An oral hygiene protocol improves oral health for patients in inpatient stroke rehabilitation

ConclusionA simple, inexpensive oral hygiene regime resulted in positive outcomes for patients with and without dysphagia in inpatient stroke rehabilitation settings. Oral health assessments and oral hygiene regimes that are simple to implement by the interdisciplinary team can be incorporated into standard stroke care with positive effect.

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/resolve/doi?DOI=10.1111%2Fger.12309

Source: Gerodontology - November 20, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Joanne Murray, Ingrid Scholten Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research