Hospitalized patient perspectives on toothbrushing: A descriptive study

Authors

Mary Hook, Advocate Health - MidwestFollow
Katherine Davey, Advocate Health - MidwestFollow
Ashley O'Connor, Advocate Health - MidwestFollow
Michaela Mitch Baron
Maharaj Singh, Advocate Health - Midwest

Recommended Citation

Hook M, Davey K, O’Connor A, Baron MM, Singh M. Hospitalized Patient Perspectives on Toothbrushing: A Descriptive Study. MEDSURG Nursing. 2024;33(3):132-139. doi:10.62116/MSJ.2024.33.3.132

Affiliations

Advocate Condell Medical Center, Advocate Aurora Research Institute

Abstract

Toothbrushing is associated with the prevention of pneumonia in hospitalized patients. However, little is known about patients' perspective. The aim of this study was to understand patients' toothbrushing beliefs and practices, and how to promote engagement in this health behavior.

Document Type

Article