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Oral care reduces pneumonia in older patients in nursing homes
Author(s)Takeyoshi Yoneyama, Mitsuyoshi Yoshida, Takashi Ohrui
Journal titleJournal of the American Geriatrics Society, vol 50, no 3, March 2002
Pagespp 430-433
KeywordsDental services ; Pneumonia ; Patients [nursing homes] ; Japan.
AnnotationA study of 417 patients in 11 nursing homes in Japan randomly assigned to oral care or no oral care groups suggests that oral care may be useful in preventing pneumonia. During the follow-up period, pneumonia or deaths from pneumonia decreased significantly in those who had received oral care; their activities of daily living (ADLs) and cognitive functions also showed a tendency to improve. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-020520512 A
ClassmarkL8: CNP: LHB:LF: 7DT

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