Enhanced Moisture‐Focused, Nurse‐Led Oral Care Improves Oral Health and Suppresses Bacterial Overgrowth in Mechanically Ventilated ICU Patients: A Quasi‐Experimental Study | Synapse
April 12, 2026Open Access
Enhanced Moisture‐Focused, Nurse‐Led Oral Care Improves Oral Health and Suppresses Bacterial Overgrowth in Mechanically Ventilated ICU Patients: A Quasi‐Experimental Study
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The research aims to evaluate the impact of enhanced moisture-focused oral care on the oral health of mechanically ventilated ICU patients.
Conducted a quasi-experimental design.
Focused on nurse-led interventions for oral care.
Targeted mechanically ventilated patients in an ICU setting.
Improved oral health outcomes noted.
Significant suppression of bacterial overgrowth observed.
Suggests efficacy of moisture-focused care approach.
Resumen
This study was registered with the UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (no. UMIN000056997; registration date 11 February 2025).