Research and Development Unit, Hammersmith and Fulham PCN, London, UK.
Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK.
Clin Oral Investig. 2024 Oct 31;28(11):618. doi: 10.1007/s00784-024-06010-9.
To highlight the critical role of integrating oral health assessments into routine stroke care for better patient outcomes.
The Eto et al. study utilizes the modified oral assessment grade (mOAG) to evaluate the oral health of acute ischemic stroke patients upon admission and its predictive value for functional outcomes and hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP).
Evidence from Eto et al. study shows that mOAG scores at admission significantly predict 3-month functional outcomes and the incidence of HAP, emphasizing the need for comprehensive oral evaluations.
Integrating oral health assessments into stroke care protocols can improve recovery outcomes, reduce HAP incidence, and lower healthcare costs through preventive oral care.
Routine oral health evaluations for stroke patients are crucial for better recovery and overall health outcomes, advocating for policy changes and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.
强调将口腔健康评估纳入常规脑卒中护理中的重要性，以改善患者的预后。
Eto 等人的研究利用改良口腔评估等级（mOAG）评估急性缺血性脑卒中患者入院时的口腔健康状况及其对功能结局和医院获得性肺炎（HAP）的预测价值。
Eto 等人的研究结果表明，入院时的 mOAG 评分显著预测 3 个月的功能结局和 HAP 的发生率，这强调了进行全面口腔评估的必要性。
将口腔健康评估纳入脑卒中护理方案可通过预防性口腔护理改善康复结局、降低 HAP 发生率和医疗保健成本。
对脑卒中患者进行常规口腔健康评估对于改善康复和整体健康结局至关重要，提倡政策改变和多学科方法进行患者护理。
