Examination of factors affecting oral health in patients receiving haemodialysis.
Nazan K AkcaDilek Efe ArslanHarun İnPublished in: Journal of renal care (2021)
Use of parathyroid hormone-lowering agents, low level of education, insufficient oral care, decayed teeth, compliance with diet and medication, daily liquid consumption, and low potassium levels could lead to an increased severity of poor oral health in patients receiving haemodialysis. Oral and dental health protocols should be developed for all haemodialysis units.
Keyphrases
- oral health
- healthcare
- end stage renal disease
- peritoneal dialysis
- chronic kidney disease
- physical activity
- quality improvement
- public health
- palliative care
- mental health
- health information
- risk assessment
- pain management
- chronic pain
- adverse drug
- emergency department
- human health
- climate change
- affordable care act
- electronic health record