Journal of Disability and Oral Health

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Cover Date:
April 2002
Print ISSN:
1470-8558
Electronic ISSN:
1754-2758
Vol:
3
Issue:
1

Guidelines for the oral care of patients who are dependent, dysphagic or critically ill

uncomfortable and potentially harmful oral symptom that increases the risk of oral disease and discomfort (Walls and Murray, 1993). Oral health may be further compromised by systemic disease. Detailed practical guidance for nurses to address the specific oral problems of oncology patients receiving radiotherapy, chemotherapy and bone marrow transplantation based on clinical guidelines from the Royal College of Surgeons (Shaw et al, 1999) have been published (Fiske and Lewis, 2001). High calorie food supplements may be necessary to maintain nutritional status. There is an increased risk of caries when sugar based medication, laxatives or high calorie food supplements are administered orally to dentate patients. It is essential that a high standard of mouthcare combined with adequate and appropriate lubrication, and preventive dental measures is provided for all dependent patients in order to alleviate symptoms, maintain oral comfort and prevent a deterioration in oral health.

Article Price
£15.00
Institution Article Price
£15.00
Page Start
30
Page End
33
Authors
D. Lewis, J E Griffiths

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  1. Editorial - The Year of Special Care Dentistry?
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  1. The use of oral midazolam and metoclopramide as premedication prior to day stay general anaesthesia: an audit of premedication for adult patients with severe learning disabilities
  2. 3
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  1. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A review and guide for dental professionals
  2. 7
  3. 13

  1. Electrocardiographic findings and history of medical diseases in hospitalised dental patients
  2. 13
  3. 19

  1. Prion disease: implications for Special Care Dentistry
  2. 20
  3. 24

  1. Case Report – Delayed deciduous teeth exfoliation in a Down syndrome patient
  2. 25
  3. 26

  1. Certificate in Special Care Dental Nursing
  2. 27
  3. 29

  1. Guidelines for the oral care of patients who are dependent, dysphagic or critically ill
  2. 30
  3. 33

  1. BSDH News
  2. 34
  3. 47

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