Enhanced Moisture‐Focused, Nurse‐Led Oral Care Improves Oral Health and Suppresses Bacterial Overgrowth in Mechanically Ventilated ICU Patients: A Quasi‐Experimental Study

Key Points

• 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.