Preventing Non-ventilator Hospital Acquired Pneumonia with Oral Hygiene Protocols
Disciplines
Bacterial Infections and Mycoses | Critical Care Nursing | Dental Hygiene | Nursing Administration | Respiratory Tract Diseases
Abstract (300 words maximum)
Background: Hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) is the second leading cause of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), the leading cause of prolonged hospitalization, and the primary cause of death in many HAIs. Reducing the colonization of the oropharyngeal cavity has been identified as a primary source of controlling non-ventilator HAPs. Introducing proper oral hygiene can be a method to reduce the colonization of the oropharyngeal cavity.
Objectives: The purpose of this evidence-based review was to systematically review relevant published studies on the effectiveness of oral hygiene protocols in decreasing acquired hospital-associated pneumonia among non-ventilated adult hospitalized patients by identifying and synthesizing relevant studies.
Methods: We conducted an electronic search of PUBMED and EBSCO databases from August to September 2022 using keywords for articles that met the predetermined criteria. Studies were included in the literature review if they (i) were published in English in peer-reviewed journals; (ii) were published within the last ten years; (iii) focused on acquired hospital pneumonia and oral hygiene protocol; and (iv) the targeted population was non-ventilated.
Results: Ten studies met the eligibility criteria (eight quantitative research studies, one qualitative research study and one mixed-methods study). Results from the selected studies consistently report that implementing oral care protocols in adult inpatient hospital settings can reduce Non-Ventilator Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (NV-HAP) infections.
Conclusions: Implementing an oral care protocol is an evidence-based, preventative intervention for hospital-acquired pneumonia. Nursing education must emphasize the importance of oral care protocols in preventing HAP infections among non-ventilated adult hospitalized patients.
Academic department under which the project should be listed
Wellstar School of Nursing
Primary Investigator (PI) Name
Modupe Adewuyi
Preventing Non-ventilator Hospital Acquired Pneumonia with Oral Hygiene Protocols
Background: Hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) is the second leading cause of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), the leading cause of prolonged hospitalization, and the primary cause of death in many HAIs. Reducing the colonization of the oropharyngeal cavity has been identified as a primary source of controlling non-ventilator HAPs. Introducing proper oral hygiene can be a method to reduce the colonization of the oropharyngeal cavity.
Objectives: The purpose of this evidence-based review was to systematically review relevant published studies on the effectiveness of oral hygiene protocols in decreasing acquired hospital-associated pneumonia among non-ventilated adult hospitalized patients by identifying and synthesizing relevant studies.
Methods: We conducted an electronic search of PUBMED and EBSCO databases from August to September 2022 using keywords for articles that met the predetermined criteria. Studies were included in the literature review if they (i) were published in English in peer-reviewed journals; (ii) were published within the last ten years; (iii) focused on acquired hospital pneumonia and oral hygiene protocol; and (iv) the targeted population was non-ventilated.
Results: Ten studies met the eligibility criteria (eight quantitative research studies, one qualitative research study and one mixed-methods study). Results from the selected studies consistently report that implementing oral care protocols in adult inpatient hospital settings can reduce Non-Ventilator Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (NV-HAP) infections.
Conclusions: Implementing an oral care protocol is an evidence-based, preventative intervention for hospital-acquired pneumonia. Nursing education must emphasize the importance of oral care protocols in preventing HAP infections among non-ventilated adult hospitalized patients.