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Organisation, practice and experiences of mouth hygiene in stroke unit care: a mixed‐methods study

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  • Maria Horne
  • Giles McCracken
  • Angus Walls
  • Pippa J Tyrrell
  • Craig J Smith

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Aims and objectives To (1) investigate the organisation, provision and practice of oral care in typical UK stroke units; (2) explore stroke survivors', carers' and healthcare professionals' experiences and perceptions about the barriers and facilitators to receiving and undertaking oral care in stroke units. Background Cerebrovascular disease and oral health are major global health concerns. Little is known about the provision, challenges and practice of oral care in the stroke unit setting, and there are currently no evidence‐based practice guidelines. Design Cross‐sectional survey of 11 stroke units across Greater Manchester and descriptive qualitative study using focus groups and semi‐structured interviews. Methods A self‐report questionnaire was used to survey 11 stroke units in Greater Manchester. Data were then collected through two focus groups (n = 10) with healthcare professionals and five semi‐structured interviews with stroke survivors and carers. Focus group and interview data were recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using framework approach. Results Eleven stroke units in Greater Manchester responded to the survey. Stroke survivors and carers identified a lack of oral care practice and enablement by healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals identified a lack of formal training to conduct oral care for stroke patients, inconsistency in the delivery of oral care and no set protocols or use of formal oral assessment tools. Conclusion Oral care post‐stroke could be improved by increasing healthcare professionals' awareness, understanding and knowledge of the potential health benefits of oral care post‐stroke. Further research is required to develop and evaluate the provision of oral care in stroke care to inform evidence‐based education and practice. Relevance to clinical practice Development of staff training and education, and evidence‐based oral care protocols may potentially benefit patient care and outcomes and be implemented widely across stroke care.

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  • Maria Horne & Giles McCracken & Angus Walls & Pippa J Tyrrell & Craig J Smith, 2015. "Organisation, practice and experiences of mouth hygiene in stroke unit care: a mixed‐methods study," Journal of Clinical Nursing, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 24(5-6), pages 728-738, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:jocnur:v:24:y:2015:i:5-6:p:728-738
    DOI: 10.1111/jocn.12665
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    1. Shilpi Ajwani & Sumedh Jayanti & Nadia Burkolter & Craig Anderson & Sameer Bhole & Rhonda Itaoui & Ajesh George, 2017. "Integrated oral health care for stroke patients – a scoping review," Journal of Clinical Nursing, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 26(7-8), pages 891-901, April.

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