Aspiration Pneumonia Incidence and Recurrence in Elderly Stroke Patients: Oral Hygiene and Functional Status
Oral hygiene conditions were significantly associated with AP incidence in elderly stroke patients, suggesting that structured oral care may help reduce AP risk. Given the association between oral function and AP recurrence, the importance of functional oral care through rehabilitation was highlighted.
Authors
- Koroku Kato (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3026-662X)
- Yutaka Kobayashi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6587-441X)
- Takashi Hase (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3348-9220)
- Shuichi Kawashiri
- Atsushi Hombo
- Mai Jokaji-Ishimiya
Institutions
- Kanazawa University (JP)
- Kanazawa Medical University (JP)
- Noto General Hospital (JP)
- Kanazawa Medical University Hospital (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Dental Journal
- Published
- 2025-09-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.identj.2025.103902
- Primary Topic
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00