Oral health in hospitalised patients: assessment and hygiene
Wendy Huskinson Practice development sister and research, City Hospitals Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, Sunderland
Hilary Lloyd Principal lecturer, Nursing practice development and research, City Hospitals Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, Sunderland
Maintaining oral health is an essential aspect of patient care. Good oral hygiene can reduce the risk of infection and improve patients’ quality of life. This article provides an overview of oral care to enable nurses to undertake assessment of the mouth and deliver appropriate care as part of the patient’s hygiene routine.
Nursing Standard.
23, 36, 43-47.
doi: 10.7748/ns2009.05.23.36.43.c6969
Correspondence
wendy.huskinson@chs.northy.nhs.uk
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