Date of Award
2025
Document Type
Project
College/School
College of Nursing
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Project Mentor
Kumhee Ro
Abstract
Daily oral care for non-ventilated acute care patients significantly reduces hospital-acquired pneumonia (NV-HAP), dementia risk, reduces length of stay, and enhances patient well-being. Sustaining these outcomes requires ongoing patient-centered education to reinforce adherence and optimize long-term care practices.
Recommended Citation
Jugao, Jieun and Cusick, Jordan, "Oral Hygiene in Hospitalized Patients: Why Nursing Education Matters" (2025). Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects. 155.
https://scholarworks.seattleu.edu/dnp-projects/155
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