Improvement of oral function and its impact on oral food intake in subacute stroke patients: A prospective study with dental intervention.

Yu Sekimoto Koichiro MatsuoAyu SakaiSeiko ShibataShunsuke Minakuchi

Published in: Journal of oral rehabilitation (2024)

Our findings suggest that oral function significantly improves in patients during subacute stroke rehabilitation and better oral health can be associated with better oral intake. Improved oral function through dental intervention and oral rehabilitation may contribute to gains in oral food intake.

Keyphrases

oral health
randomized controlled trial
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
atrial fibrillation
physical activity
subarachnoid hemorrhage
patient reported outcomes
cerebral ischemia