Oral symptoms in dying nursing home patients. Results from the prospective REDIC study

Oral symptoms in dying nursing home patients. Results from the prospective REDIC study

Abstract Background The mouth is a central organ for communication and fluid intake, also for dying nursing home patients. This study describes the prevalence and severity of oral symptoms from nursing home admission until the day of perceived dying and the day of death. Methods A prospective, longi...

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Main Authors: Reidun K. N.M. Sandvik, Bettina S. Husebo, Geir Selbaek, Gunhild Strand, Monica Patrascu, Manal Mustafa, Sverre Bergh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
Subjects:
Oral health problems
Palliative Care
Dementia
Nursing homes
Observational study
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-024-03901-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-024-03901-x

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