Table 4.
General characteristics of included studies and statistical significance.(*significant at p < 0.05)
| AUTHOR | MEDICATION | ORAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT | GUIDELINES OF ORAL HYGIENE (1) | GUIDELINES OF ORAL HYGIENE (2) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poisson et al. [9] | NO |
DMFT (20.2) Need for treatment (89.3%) |
NO | NO | p = 0.004* (autonomy for oral care vs not autonomy) |
| Gerritsen et al. [20] | NO | Need for treatment (70%) |
Oral hygiene 8 h/week |
NO | p = 0.053 |
| Murray et al. [21] | NO | OHAT (dysphagia 4 (0–10) // not dysphagia 2 (0–8) | 1 brushing in the morning | Brushing toothpaste (after breakfast and dinner), rinses with water (after lunch) |
dysphagia p = 0.024* not dysphagia p = 0.282 |
| Makayama et al. [22] | Decrease salival flow (botix, …) | DMFT (13) | Twice in a day | NO | p > 0.05 |
| Chen et al. [23] | NO | Own index reviewed by 2 dentist and one nurse to measure halitosis, bacterial plaque and mucosal status | Assisted by nurses (does not specify | 10–15 min. After lunch and after dinner with toothbrush and 3 different mouthwashes: clorhexidine, saline solution and boiled water | p = 0.002* |