Efficacy of a New Post-Mouthwash Intervention (Wiping Plus Oral Nutritional Supplements) for Preventing Aspiration Pneumonia in Elderly People: A Multicenter, Randomized, Comparative Trial | Zendy

Takashi Higashiguchi | Zendy; Hiroshi Ohara | Zendy; Yayoi Kamakura | Zendy; Takeshi Kikutani | Zendy; Masafumi Kuzuya | Zendy; Hiromi Enoki | Zendy; Hiromi Sanada | Zendy; Masami Matsuzaki | Zendy; Michio Maruyama | Zendy

Open Access

Efficacy of a New Post-Mouthwash Intervention (Wiping Plus Oral Nutritional Supplements) for Preventing Aspiration Pneumonia in Elderly People: A Multicenter, Randomized, Comparative Trial

Author(s) -

Takashi Higashiguchi,

Hiroshi Ohara,

Yayoi Kamakura,

Takeshi Kikutani,

Masafumi Kuzuya,

Hiromi Enoki,

Hiromi Sanada,

Masami Matsuzaki,

Michio Maruyama

Publication year - 2017

Publication title -

annals of nutrition and metabolism

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.926

H-Index - 81

eISSN - 1421-9697

pISSN - 0250-6807

DOI - 10.1159/000485044

Subject(s) - medicine , aspiration pneumonia , pneumonia , observational study , incidence (geometry) , randomized controlled trial , physical therapy , psychological intervention , rehabilitation , nursing , physics , optics

Aspiration pneumonia is a common cause of death among the elderly (≥90-year-old) in nursing homes. Studies suggest that its incidence could be reduced by oral care interventions. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a new oral care intervention: wiping plus oral nutritional supplements (ONS).

The content you want is available to Zendy users.

Already have an account? Click here to sign in.

Having issues? You can contact us here

Accelerating Research