The oral cavity is exposed to the external environment and from a very young age is
colonized by infectious agents. Under certain circumstances including poor oral hygiene, dry …

Background Refusals of care in dementia are common and can create difficult situations for
caregivers. Little is known about the best way to manage them. Aim To identify possible …

Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of a clinical‐based oral function intervention on oral
function and care behaviours in older patients with mild dementia. Method Participants were …

Objectives The oral hygiene of nursing home residents is poor. We aimed to investigate the
efficacy of professional brushing using a specialized brush every three weeks and its impact …

Importance Pneumonia affects more than 250 000 nursing home (NH) residents annually. A
strategy to reduce pneumonia is to provide daily mouth care, especially to residents with …

Older adults who face systemic health issues and lack adequate social support are at risk for
oral health deterioration. How rapidly such changes take place depends on the severity of …

Objective The relationship between oral and mental health has been controversial. Few
studies have assessed the direct effects of oral health management on mental health and …

Objectives This study aims to assess caregivers' knowledge, perception and perceived
barriers as well as their daily usual practice concerning oral care provision in a geriatric …

Background: Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) provide 80% to 90% of direct care and are
23 times more likely to experience aggressive behavior from residents in long-term care …

Abstract Background and Objectives This study examined day-to-day variation in care-
resistant behaviors (CRBs) exhibited by persons living with dementia during mouth …