The research is a descriptive study designed to evaluate the oral health status of hospitalized children in pediatric intensive care units. The research was conducted between June 2021 and September 2021 in pediatric intensive care units in Izmir province. The patients were included in the study by using the cluster sampling method in the selection of the sample (n=88). Patient Identification Information Form and Oral Assessment Guide (OAG) were used for oral health assessment of patients. It was taken written consents from the hospitals where the research was carried out and from the relatives of the patients
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
88
Oral health of the patient was evaluated by the researcher using a flashlight, tongue depressor and Oral Evaluation Guide.
Ramazan Bozkurt
Sakarya, Turkey (Türkiye)
Assessing oral status of children in pediatric intensive care unit
Oral health of the patient was evaluated using a flashlight and tongue depressor
Time frame: 3 months
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