Oral dysfunction, including oral uncleanness and decline in tongue motor function, tongue
pressure and swallowing function, precedes frailty. The tongue's dorsum is a reservoir of …

Background This study investigated the training and mouth care practice of nursing staff in
hospital Trusts across England. Oral health has been found to deteriorate during hospital …

Background The purpose of this study was to analyze the training in relation to practice
patterns of surgeons in Asia who perform lumbar endoscopic spinal surgery in comparison …

Background: Poor oral health is associated with adverse outcomes in critical care settings.
Although provision of oral care is a fundamental aspect of nursing practice, both formal …

Background A diseased lumbar intervertebral vacuum disc void of any structurally intact
tissue may be vertically unstable. A primary standalone endoscopic decompression and …

Purpose Activities of daily living including oral care may be challenging after stroke. Some
stroke survivors are not able to complete oral care independently and need assistance from …

Background This study aimed to analyze the motivators and obstacles to the implementation
of minimally invasive spinal surgery techniques (MISST) by spinal surgeons. Motivators and …

Introduction Supporting care receivers in Activities of Daily Living (ADL), irrespective of
diagnosis, setting, or cultural background, lies at the heart of fundamental nursing care. The …

Purpose: To evaluate changes in oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) and associated
factors in individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI) during hospitalization. Methods: Forty …

Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of an existing standard oral care program (SOCP)
and factors associated with it during hospitalization in individuals with acquired brain injury …