Oral Care Awareness and Factors Related to the Burden of Nurses at a Community Hospital in Japan.
Takashi KoikeRyuichi OhtaYuhei MatsudaChiaki SanoTakahiro KannoPublished in: Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) (2022)
This study shows that nurses who are highly interested in oral care, prioritize oral care, and do not perceive oral care as a burden. Educational interventions, such as training sessions and direct guidance to solve challenges, are needed and can lead to improvements in the quality of life and advancement of health.