Handout

Nurturing Oral Care for Children with Dysphagia

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Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page

Population:

Pediatric

Discipline:

SLP

Diagnosis:

Feeding and Swallowing

References:

  • Johnstone, L., Spence, D., & Koziol-McClain, J. (2010). Oral hygiene care in the pediatric intensive care unit: practice recommendations. Pediatr Nurs, 36(2), 85-96.
  • Sheffler, K. (2018). The Power of a Toothbrush: The toothbrush wields considerable power against disease-causing bacteria. So how can we better promote oral care in patients with dysphagia?. The ASHA Leader, 23(5), 50-57.
Oral care is vital in maintaining oral health as well as improving pulmonary outcomes specifically in children who have pharyngeal dysphagia. This resource provides information regarding oral care in children with swallowing deficits.
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