The effect of programs to improve oral hygiene outcomes for older residents in long-term care: A systematic review

Findings

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Scientific Abstract

PubMed
Scientific Abstract

Publisher
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Database of Review of Effects

Recency, quality and context of the findings

Last year literature searched

Not applicable
Year Published

2014
Quality Rating

6/10 (AMSTAR rating from McMaster Health Forum)
Countries in which studies (included in the synthesis) were conducted

Switzerland (2); UK (England) (2); Belgium (1); Canada (1); Netherlands (1); UK (Scotland) (1)
Global/regional focus

Not yet available
Country focus

Switzerland (2); UK (England) (2); Belgium (1); Canada (1); Netherlands (1); UK (Scotland) (1)
Low - and middle-income country (LMIC) focus

Additional details about the research

Type of document

Systematic review of effects
Type of question

Effectiveness
Focus

Specific
Target

Individual
Priority Area

Not applicable
Health system topic(s)

Implementation strategies
Consumer-targeted strategy
Information or education provision
Theme

Optimal aging
Health promotion/primary prevention
Domain

Sectors
Long-term care
Providers
Nurse
Allied health professional

Publication details

Citation

Coker E, Ploeg J, Kaasalainen S. The effect of programs to improve oral hygiene outcomes for older residents in long-term care: A systematic review. Research in Gerontological Nursing. 2014;7(2):87-100.
DOI

doi: 10.3928/19404921-20140110-01

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