Background The oral health of care‐dependent older people living in residential care
facilities is generally suboptimal. To facilitate adequate daily oral care and timely referral to a …

Background: Much attention has been paid to advocate proper oral care/hygiene provision
by healthcare providers in long-term care institutions (LTCIs). This study aimed to evaluate …

Background/Objectives: Older adults need specialised dental care due to age-related
changes and chronic conditions, but inadequate coordination and capacity hinder access to …

The promotion of oral health in nursing care is essential for preventing oral diseases and
maintaining health in elderly vulnerable populations. There is a need for standardized …

Background Oral health problems are common among care-dependent older adults living in
nursing homes. Developing strategies to prevent the deterioration of oral health is therefore …

Background Regular dental l check-ups and good oral hygiene are challenging for nursing
home residents, resulting in poor oral health. The interRAI instrument for Long-Term Care …

Background: The importance of oral health in older adults, especially those in long-term care
institutions (LTCIs), has been widely recognized. This study aimed to evaluate the …

Objective The objective of this study is to compare the oral hygiene (dental and denture
plaque) among residents in nursing homes that have implemented an oral healthcare …

Laryngotracheal aspiration has a widely-held reputation as a primary cause of lower
respiratory infections, such as pneumonia, and is a major concern of care providers of the …

Introduction: Les personnes âgées originaires de l'Asie de l'Est (PAAE) font partie intégrante
de la population québécoise sujette à utiliser des services de réadaptation. Toutefois, elles …