Abstract

The purpose of this best practice guideline (BPG) is to provide nurses, the interprofessional team and caregivers with evidence-based recommendations for the provision of oral care for adults (18 years of age and older) that will:

  • promote an interprofessional approach to providing oral care,
  • enhance the delivery of oral care interventions
  • ultimately lead to positive oral health outcomes for persons.

This BPG focuses on providing oral care across health settings to adults (18 years and older) who require assistance with oral care in a continuum that ranges from the set-up of oral care supplies to full physical assistance with oral care. This BPG provides recommendations to support the delivery of oral care— including appropriate supervision, prompting and assistance—while still advocating for the person's independence and autonomy.

For more information including supplementary documents and available translations, please visit https://rnao.ca/bpg/guidelines/oral-health-supporting-adults-who-require-assistance

Author Details

The Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario is the professional body representing registered nurses, nurse practitioners and nursing students in Ontario.

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Type

Best Practice Guideline

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Clinical Practice Guideline(s)

Research Approach

Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice

Keywords:

Oral Health, Adults, Oral Care Interventions

Identifier Type

ISBN

Publisher

Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario

Version

Publisher's Version

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Review Type

External Evaluation: Organization-based Material

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2020

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