Assignment 1

Evidence based practice

"Oral Hygiene for adults with Dementia"

-Introduction-

The purpose of this essay is to discuss a clinical skill or nursing action by referring to the nursing and allied health literature to explain and support evidence based practice. The skill I wish to examine is the practice of oral hygiene for adults with dementia in residential aged care facilities. In this essay I aim to provide the reader with adequate references to support the best practice for oral hygiene for people with dementia.

-Evidence based practice -

Good oral health is important for a person's sense of well being and quality of life (Fiske, 2001). Inadequate oral hygiene can lead to pain, tooth loss, oral disease, dehydration and speech impediments. It can also affect self-esteem and the ability to eat and talk comfortably (Chalmers, Carter & Spencer, 2004). Behavioural problems in people with dementia can be caused by dental pain and problems (Chalmers,......

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Title: Oral Hygiene For People With Dementia
Approximate Word Count: 2188
Approximate Pages: 9 (250 words per double-spaced page)

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