This systematic review and meta-analysis investigate the association between periodontitis
and stroke. This review followed the methods established by the Preferred Reporting Items …

People with oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) are at risk of developing aspiration pneumonia.
However, there is no “best practice” for oral health interventions to improve swallowing …

Oral health is a crucial but often neglected aspect of rehabilitation medicine. Approximately
71% of hospitalized rehabilitation patients and 91% of hospitalized acute care patients have …

The objective To determine whether a simple oral hygiene protocol improves the oral health
of inpatients in stroke rehabilitation. The background data discussing the present status of …

The provision of oral care is an important fundamental nursing activity. The purpose of the
study was to gain knowledge on nursing care professionals´ attitude, belief, knowledge and …

Abstract Background/purpose Aspiration pneumonia (AsP) was reported to be closely
related to poor oral hygiene. This study aimed to investigate the association between …

Dysphagia is frequent after stroke, and it increases the risk of respiratory infection,
dehydration and malnutrition, resulting in worse outcomes. Different clinical guidelines …

Background Access to up-to-date patient medical history is essential for dental clinicians
(DCs) to avoid potential harm to patients and to improve dental treatment outcomes. The …

Aims and objectives To investigate oral health knowledge for stroke care and the clinical
practices performed for oral hygiene care in Malaysia. Background Oral hygiene care …

The study's aim was a clinical observation concerning the influence of oral health on
functional status in stroke patients undergoing neurorehabilitation. This pilot cross-sectional …