What are the risk factors associated with poor oral care in the acute hospital setting?

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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Abstract

Oral health of an individual is an essential component of general health as it primarily affects the personal wellbeing and general health of an individual. The oral diseases mainly cause suffering with significant morbidity and pain. The aim of this study is to explore the microbial floral found in the oropharynx and evaluate the evidence base supporting optimal mouth care in the acute hospital settings and to find the link between coronary heart disease (CHD) and poor mouth health. Some of the current studies have shown associations between coronary heart disease (CHD) and poor oral health. Initially, the previous literature was reviewed so as to identify various themes which can assess the readers for conducting the studies in future. Peer reviewed journal publications were obtained from numerous databases. These articles were then analyzed critically. The understanding of the disease related to oral hygiene associated with the chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular issues is likely to offer novel insights into the pathogenesis of diseases. The findings of this dissertation suggest that nurses shall be encouraged to attain knowledge related to the oral care from varied sources of education and it is considered to be an aspect of constant lifetime learning that enhances their oral care knowledge.

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1

Background of the study1

Problem Statement2

Purpose of the Study3

Significance of the study3

Aims and objectives4

Research Question4

Definition of Terms4

Acute Hospital4

Periodontitis4

Oral Hygiene5

Plaque5

Orthodontics5

Outline of the Study5

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW6

Overview of Microbial Flora Colonizing the Oropharynx7

Risk factors Associated With Poor Oral Care in the Acute Hospital Setting8

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY10

Research Design10

Data Collection11

Search Strategy11

Inclusion Criteria12

Exclusion Criteria12

Critical Appraisal and Thematic Analysis13

CHAPTER 4: ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION14

Association between Poor Oral Care and Heart Disease14

Mouth Care and the Prevention of Infection in the Acute Hospital Setting15

Nurses' Oral Care Practices15

Application to Clinical Practice18

REFERENCES20

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study

The word 'oral' is utilized all the way through this dissertation as it refers to the mouth all together, while, the term dental typically relates and refers to the teeth. Therefore, 'oral' comprise of gums and teeth where as the mucosa of the cheeks, lips, tongue, and ...