Horne, M orcid.org/0000-0002-6153-8547 and Smith, C (2014) Experience of a mouth care complex intervention for stroke patients: a feasibility study. In: International Journal of Stroke. British Association of Stroke Physicians Conference 2014, 02 Dec 2014 SAGE Publications (UK and US) , p. 13.
Abstract
Introduction: Delivering mouth hygiene to stroke patients poses appreciable challenges due to their physical and cognitive impairments, yet specific protocols or training for stroke unit staff is lacking. We developed a mouth care intervention specifically for patients with stroke comprising1) a chlorhexidine-based mouth care protocol with powered brushing anddenture care 2) a competency based training programme, including web-based modules and small group hands-on practical skills, for staff on the Acute Stroke and Stroke Rehabilitation Units to deliver the intervention within a stroke unit setting. We undertook a pilot evaluation of both the training programme and mouth care protocol. Method: An exploratory qualitative approach using 1) n = 7 semi-structured interviews with a purposive sample of patients and carers, to explore their experiences of the mouth care intervention and 2) 3 focus groups (n = 12) with a purposive sample of Acute and Stroke Rehabilitation staff to assess the educational preparation, feasibility and safety of delivering the mouth care intervention. Thematic analysis was carried out to identify key themes using NVivo9 to manage the data. Results: The emerging themes identified are 1) mouth care experience, 2) feasibility and acceptability, 3) education and training and 4) organisation and management. Discussion: The study suggests that the mouth care intervention was 1) feasible and safe to be delivered in both acute and rehabilitation stroke settings, 2) acceptable to patients and their carers, and 3) the education and training programme adequately prepared and supported staff to undertake mouth care for stroke patients.
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Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > School of Healthcare (Leeds) > Nursing Adult (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 05 Aug 2016 09:35 |
Last Modified: | 05 Aug 2016 09:38 |
Published Version: | http://wso.sagepub.com/content/9/4_suppl/12.full.p... |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | SAGE Publications (UK and US) |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:102653 |