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Review
. 2009 May;23(36):43-7.
doi: 10.7748/ns2009.05.23.36.43.c6969.

Oral health in hospitalised patients: assessment and hygiene

Wendy Huskinson  1 , Hilary Lloyd
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Review

Oral health in hospitalised patients: assessment and hygiene

Wendy Huskinson et al. Nurs Stand. 2009 May.

Abstract

Maintaining oral health is an essential aspect of patient care. Good oral hygiene can reduce the risk of infection and improve patients' quality of life. This article provides an overview of oral care to enable nurses to undertake assessment of the mouth and deliver appropriate care as part of the patient's hygiene routine.

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