The aim of this study was to identify the status of education and knowledge concerning oral
diseases for oral care as they relate to intensive care unit (ICU) nurses, as well as to …

Background We aimed to evaluate the impact of providing dental care to critically ill patients
on their risk of death and ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). Methods A quasi …

Objectives To critically analyse and discuss oral hygiene protocols in the hospital
environment in patients admitted to the ICU, through a systematic review of the literature …

Background: This cross-sectional study investigated the factors influencing oral care in
patients in intensive care units (ICUs) by identifying the current oral care practice status …

This analytical cross-sectional study aimed to analyze the access of patients with special
needs (PSN) in Brazilian municipalities to hospital dental care of the Unified Health System …

Objectives: This project aimed to promote evidence-based practices relat. ed to the oral
health of critically ill patients in an intensive care unit in Brazil. Introduction: The oral hygiene …

Background: Oral care of intensive care unit (ICU) bound individuals is essential for overall
health outcomes and to prevent complications. Nurses, who are the primary caregivers …

Oral injuries in patients in Intensive Care Units (ICU) are recurrent, especially during
endotracheal intubation, as the presence of the tube added to the teeth in the oral cavity can …

OBJECTIVE: To assess the systemic and oral health status of geriatric patients hospitalized
in an intensive care unit (ICU). METHODS: A cross-sectional descriptive study of a …

Introduction: Maintaining quality oral health in Intubated patients is essential for better health
outcomes and quality of life. Nurses are the primary caregivers including oral care in …