Oral care for patients receiving non-specialist palliative care has been reported to be lacking
in several respects. The present study explored the oral care social representation of nurses …

Background Oral health problems among people receiving palliative care are common and
can significantly affect quality of life. Nurses are at the frontline of palliative care in Australia …

Mouth care is considered one of the most basic of nursing activities, and palliative care
patients are especially vulnerable to oral problems (Macmillan Practice Development Unit …

Oral symptoms in a growing number of palliative care patients are often neglected. Dental
professionals are not always involved in palliative care. Oral care is often inadequately …

Although oral problems are common in palliative care, oral care can be a neglected area of
practice. This article discusses the introduction of an oral care protocol and standard in one …

Aim This study aimed to investigate knowledge, experiences, perceptions and barriers of
healthcare professionals regarding palliative oral care. Methods The study involved 169 …

Aim To explore patients' and healthcare professionals'(HCPs) experiences of oral care
during hospitalisation to identify needs and challenges. Background Daily oral care is …

Background: Oral health problems are common, but often overlooked, among people
receiving palliative care. Aim: To better understand how oral health can be addressed in this …

Background Oral health is crucial to the experience of well-being, and symptoms from the
mouth are common at the end of life. Palliative care aims to identify and treat symptoms early …

The mouth is the 'gateway'to the body; it is central and pivitol to how we eat, communicate,
laugh, cry and love. Thus, it deserves to be cared for, nurtured and respected like other …