Understanding oral care in the intensive care unit: A qualitative study of nurse experiences and practices with mechanically ventilated patients
Comprehensive training programmes and addressing psychological barriers are critical to enhancing ICU nurses' effectiveness in oral care. Improved communication practices and balancing patient dignity with medical demands are essential for maintaining high standards of care.
Authors
- Suwen Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2296-6389)
- Benzhong WEI
- Huang YuYang
Institutions
- The Fourth People's Hospital (CN)
- Gannan Medical University (CN)
- Zigong First People's Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Nursing in Critical Care
- Published
- 2025-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/nicc.13296
- Citations
- 8
- Primary Topic
- Nosocomial Infections in ICU
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 9.27