Effect of an oral hygienic care program for stroke patients in the intensive care unit.

Conclusion: Our OHCP was effective in improving the oral hygienic status and periodontal health of stroke patients during their stay in the ICU. Therefore, we recommend administration of the OHCP for stroke patients during their stay in the ICU.
PMID: 24339313 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Yonsei Medical Journal - December 19, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Kim EK, Jang SH, Choi YH, Lee KS, Kim YJ, Kim SH, Lee HK Tags: Yonsei Med J Source Type: research