Background and purpose Older dysphagic patients with pneumonia are frequently managed
with a nil per os regimen on admission. This practice could lead to worse oral health and …

Objectives In this study, we examined the factors influencing the presence or absence of
dental intervention in patients with pneumonia in an acute-care hospital, focusing on oral …

Many elderly patients with pneumonia have aspiration pneumonia. Therefore they must
temporarily abstain from oral intake. However, it is difficult to predict whether or not they will …

Purpose To investigate the effects of oral health status at admission on in-hospital outcomes
and how it varies during hospitalization in older patients with aspiration pneumonia …

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationships between early commencement of
oral intake (EOI), physical function, and hospital discharge with oral intake in hospitalized …

Aim The purpose of the present study was to clarify the predictive factors for achieving oral
intake after aspiration pneumonia in elderly patients. Methods This retrospective …

Aim To clarify the effects of dysphagia rehabilitation on oral intake after aspiration
pneumonia in older adults. Methods The present retrospective observational study used …

Background Poor oral health at hospital admission is a potential higher mortality risk
predictor. We aimed to determine in-hospital mortality by assessing poor oral health using a …

Background The multidisciplinary comprehensive care (MDCC) program promotes the
improvement of oral intake for older patients. The Kuchi-kara Taberu (ingesting orally in …

Background & aims Oral health is an integral part of nutrition and rehabilitation. The purpose
of this study was to investigate the impact of impaired oral health status on clinical and …