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Survey of Extent of Translation of Oral Healthcare Guidelines for ICU Patients into Clinical Practice by Nursing Staff
Joint Authors
Agarwal, Vivek
Singhal, Rameshwari
Khanna, Richa
Rastogi, Pavitra
Agarwal, Avinash
Tripathi, Shuchi
Source
Critical Care Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-10-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Nosocomial infections in critically ill/ventilated patients result from bacterial load in oropharyngeal regions.
Oral decontamination serves as the easiest effective means of controlling infections.
Knowledge, attitude, and practices followed by healthcare personnel in intensive care settings need to be assessed to implement concrete measures in health-care.
Survey questionnaire was constructed and implemented following its validation on seventy nursing and paramedical staff working in government and private intensive care units throughout Lucknow city.
21-item questionnaire consisted of three parts of seven questions each.
78% of respondents had knowledge regarding oral care and its importance in critical settings but 44% of respondents considered it to be unpleasant task.
36% of respondents claimed to have provided oral care to all patients in ICU.
Uniform guidelines for translation of oral healthcare in ICU settings are not being implemented.
Previous studies in literature from various geographic diverse regions also point out to similar lacunae.
Based on present survey, most respondents were aware of importance of oral care with protocols covered in academic curriculum.
Attitude towards oral care is positive but respondents feel a need for specialised training.
Practice for oral care is not sufficient and needs improvement and proper implementation.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Agarwal, Vivek& Singhal, Rameshwari& Khanna, Richa& Rastogi, Pavitra& Agarwal, Avinash& Tripathi, Shuchi. 2017. Survey of Extent of Translation of Oral Healthcare Guidelines for ICU Patients into Clinical Practice by Nursing Staff. Critical Care Research and Practice،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1139806
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Agarwal, Vivek…[et al.]. Survey of Extent of Translation of Oral Healthcare Guidelines for ICU Patients into Clinical Practice by Nursing Staff. Critical Care Research and Practice No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Agarwal, Vivek& Singhal, Rameshwari& Khanna, Richa& Rastogi, Pavitra& Agarwal, Avinash& Tripathi, Shuchi. Survey of Extent of Translation of Oral Healthcare Guidelines for ICU Patients into Clinical Practice by Nursing Staff. Critical Care Research and Practice. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1139806
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1139806