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Oral health screening may decrease aspiration pneumonia risk for adults with dementia in residential aged care
conference contribution
posted on 2023-05-24, 18:27 authored by Lynette GoldbergLynette Goldberg, Juanita BreenJuanita Breen, Langmore, SE, Crocombe, LA, Katherine Kent, Heiss, CMany adults with dementia are dependent for feeding, oral care, and at-risk for aspiration pneumonia. Speech pathologists can facilitate oral health screening when these adults move into care. In screening 142 residents, 78% warranted a dental referral; 57% were at risk for malnourishment; 13% were malnourished; 70% indicated difficulty with, or apprehension about, swallowing thin liquids safely. Implications are discussed.
Funding
Dementia Collaborative Research Centre
History
Publication title
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) ConventionDepartment/School
Wicking Dementia Research Education CentreEvent title
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) ConventionEvent Venue
Boston, USADate of Event (Start Date)
2018-11-15Date of Event (End Date)
2018-11-17Repository Status
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