Professional oral health care prevents mouth-lung infection in long-term care homes: a systematic review.
Background: Nursing home-acquired pneumonia (NHAP) is the leading cause of mortality among residents in long-term care (LTC) homes. Aspiration pneumonia (AP) is one cause of NHAP. Professional oral health care (POHC) and daily mouth care can be effective in decreasing AP risk. Aim: To identify, appr...
| Publicado en: | Canadian Journal of Dental Hygiene Vol. 57; no. 3; pp. 180 - 191 |
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| Formato: | research systematic review tables/charts Journal Article |
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Canadian Dental Hygienists Association
Oct2023
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