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The research aims to evaluate oral care practices among nurses in an acute hospital and factors influencing their confidence in oral care skills.

February 10, 2026Open Access

Survey on status of oral care practices and factors associated with confidence in oral care skills in ward nurses at an acute hospital in Japan

Key Points

The research aims to evaluate oral care practices among nurses in an acute hospital and factors influencing their confidence in oral care skills.
Conducted a survey on ward nurses in an acute hospital setting in Japan.
Evaluated the relationship between available resources and nurses' confidence.
Assessed the impact of training and core member assignment on oral care practices.
Nurses in high-need wards provided more comprehensive oral care.
Availability of oral care manuals and training significantly improved nurses' confidence.
Collaboration with dental professionals is essential to enhance oral care practices.

Abstract

Nurses in high-need wards reported providing more comprehensive oral care. The availability of oral care manuals, assignment of core members for oral care, and provision of oral care training were effective in enhancing nurses' confidence in their oral care skills. These findings suggest that, to further promote oral care practices by nurses, dental professionals are required to closely collaborate with nurses, especially core members, and provide guidance and training regarding oral care practices.

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Takazawa et al. (Sat,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698acae37c832249c30ba692 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-026-07857-y

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