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Part 2: Oral health care for the housebound patient.
- Source :
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British journal of community nursing [Br J Community Nurs] 2017 Jan 02; Vol. 22 (1), pp. 650-657. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Oral disease can have a significant impact on the health and wellbeing of the housebound patient. The aetiology of oral conditions such as dental caries and periodontal disease have been well investigated and there is a solid evidence base in how to best prevent their progress. The Department of Health document Delivering better oral health: an evidence-based toolkit for prevention is a valuable resource that outlines the current best preventative evidence in the form of practical advice for clinicians and patients. This article aims to distil and present this advice for the benefit of community nurses. It will identify areas of particular importance for people with additional needs, particularly the elderly and infirm. Outlining how to best tailor preventative advice and treatment for this patient group.
- Subjects :
- Aged
Cariostatic Agents therapeutic use
Dental Plaque therapy
Denture Cleansers therapeutic use
Evidence-Based Practice
Fluorides therapeutic use
Humans
Mouthwashes
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Self Care
Toothpastes
Dental Care methods
Dental Caries prevention & control
Dental Plaque prevention & control
Homebound Persons
Mouth Neoplasms prevention & control
Oral Health
Oral Hygiene methods
Periodontal Diseases prevention & control
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1462-4753
- Volume :
- 22
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- British journal of community nursing
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 28034327
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.12968/bjcn.2017.22.1.650