Reducing care-resistant behaviors during oral hygiene in persons with dementia

• Main Authors: Jablonski Rita A (Author), Kolanowski Ann (Author), Therrien Barbara (Author), Mahoney Ellen K (Author), Kassab Cathy (Author), Leslie Douglas L (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Nursing home residents with dementia are often dependent on others for mouth care, yet will react with care-resistant behavior when receiving assistance. The oral health of these elders deteriorates in the absence of daily oral hygie...