Hospitalized Patient Perspectives on Toothbrushing: A Descriptive Study

Authors

• Mary Hook, Advocate Health - Midwest
• Katherine Davey, Advocate Condell Medical Center
• Ashley O'Connor, Advocate Condell Medical Center
• Michaela (Mitch) Baron, Endeavor Health Glenbrook Hospital
• Maharaj Singh, Marquette UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-2024

Publisher

Jannetti Publications, Inc.

Source Publication

Medsurg Nursing

Source ISSN

2995-4037

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.

Comments

Medsurg Nursing, Vol. 33, No. 3 (May/June 2024): 132-139.  DOI.

Recommended Citation

Hook, Mary; Davey, Katherine; O'Connor, Ashley; Baron, Michaela (Mitch); and Singh, Maharaj, "Hospitalized Patient Perspectives on Toothbrushing: A Descriptive Study" (2024). College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications. 1168.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/nursing_fac/1168