Oral Hygiene Care in Patients With Advanced Disease: An Essential Measure to Improve Oral Cavity Conditions and Symptom Management.

CONCLUSION:: Patients admitted to hospice had frequent alterations in oral cavity with partial loss of its functions that can compromise their quality of life. Standard procedures for oral hygiene care are simple and fast to perform, and they may improve oral cavity conditions, symptoms control, and patients' comfort.
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Source: The American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care - February 12, 2019 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Magnani C, Mastroianni C, Giannarelli D, Stefanelli MC, Di Cienzo V, Valerioti T, Casale G Tags: Am J Hosp Palliat Care Source Type: research