Implementing oral care to reduce aspiration pneumonia amongst patients with dysphagia in a South African setting
Oral care is a crucial routine for patients with dysphagia that, when completed routinely, can prevent the development of aspiration pneumonia. There is no standardised protocol for oral care within government hospitals in South Africa. This study aimed to investigate the outcome of an oral care pro...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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AOSIS
2016-02-01
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| Series: | South African Journal of Communication Disorders |
| Online Access: | https://sajcd.org.za/index.php/sajcd/article/view/102 |