Journal article
Implementing Oral Care Practices and Policy Into Long-Term Care: The Brushing up on Mouth Care Project
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Optimal mouth care is integral to the health and quality of life of dependent older adults.Yet, a persistent lack of adequate oral care in long-term care (LTC) facilities exacerbates the burden of disease experienced by residents. The reasons for this are complex and create enormous challenges for care providers, clinicians, and administrators dedicated to comprehensive high quality care.
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to …
Authors
McNally M; Martin-Misener R; McNeil K; Brillant M; Moorhouse P; Crowell S; Matthews D; Clovis J
Journal
Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, Vol. 16, No. 3, pp. 200–207
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
March 2015
DOI
10.1016/j.jamda.2014.08.018
ISSN
1525-8610