Developing an oral assessment and intervention tool for older people: 2

This is the second of a series of three articles relating to oral care for older people. The first article highlighted the importance of effective oral care for older people (Vol 9(17): 1124-7). This article critically analyses a number of oral care agents and interventions to identify evidence-based practice relating to oral care for older people. Recommendations for practice are highlighted to guide practitioners in implementing safe and effective nursing interventions within oral care. The third article will critique a number of published oral assessment tools and describe an oral assessment and intervention tool that has been developed.