Health & Medical Question
1.Conduct a library search based on your evidence-based project topic. Select three peer-reviewed research articles (each article must report conducted RESEARCH based on your selected topic). Provide a description of WHY you selected this resource to support your project.
The topic am working on is ORAL CARE
Answer:
- Kaur, R., Naganandini, S., Raju, R. V., & Venugopal Reddy, B. (2020). Effectiveness of an oral care protocol in reducing ventilator-associated pneumonia in critically ill patients: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of critical care, 57, 44-50.
I selected this article because it presents a randomized controlled trial investigating the effectiveness of an oral care protocol in reducing ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in critically ill patients. The article provides strong evidence for the importance of oral care in preventing VAP and improving patient outcomes. As oral care is a critical aspect of oral health, it is important to understand its impact on patients in intensive care units (ICU), where they are at increased risk of developing VAP.
- Kakkar, P., Natarajan, S., & Raju, M. (2019). The effect of oral care on oral health and quality of life in patients with head and neck cancer receiving chemotherapy. Oral Oncology, 91, 1-7.
I chose this article because it investigates the impact of oral care on the oral health and quality of life of patients with head and neck cancer receiving chemotherapy. The article provides valuable insights into the importance of oral care in managing the oral health and well-being of patients undergoing cancer treatment. As oral care is critical in managing the side effects of cancer treatment, understanding its impact on patient outcomes is essential in providing effective care to patients.
- AlShwaimi, E., AlKadi, L., AlBarakati, S., Aldhuwayhi, N., & Alsharari, A. (2021). Effect of oral care with probiotics on cariogenic bacteria among children with high caries risk: a randomized controlled trial. European archives of paediatric dentistry, 22(1), 83-91.
I selected this article because it investigates the effect of oral care with probiotics on cariogenic bacteria among children with high caries risk. The article provides valuable information on the role of probiotics in managing oral health, particularly in children who are at risk of developing dental caries. Understanding the impact of probiotics on cariogenic bacteria can help in developing effective oral care strategies for children and improving their oral health outcomes.
