Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science

Korean society of Biological Nursing Science (한국기초간호학회)
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A Comparison of Different Application Times of Oral Care on Colonies of Microorganisms and Oral Health Status on Intubated Patients

기관 삽관 환자의 구강간호시간에 따른 구강 건강 상태 및 세균집락의 차이

  • 조영미 (강원대학교병원 중환자실) ;
  • 채영란 (강원대학교 의과대학 간호학과) ;
  • 엄재현 (강원관광대학교 간호과)
  • Received : 2015.01.08
  • Accepted : 2015.05.05
  • Published : 2015.05.31
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Abstract

Purpose: The aim of the study was to identify effects of oral care protocol on bacterial floras of the oral cavity and oral health status of intubated patients in an intensive care unit. Methods: The participants were 60 intubated patients who were recruited from an intensive care unit of a university hospital from Dec. 28, 2010 to Mar. 25, 2011. The participants were randomly assigned into 3 groups of 20 patients according to the application time of oral care (1-minute oral care, 2-minute oral care, and 3-minute oral care groups). The numbers of bacterial flora colonies in the oral cavity was assessed before and after the oral care. Oral health status was assessed using a Korean version of the Oral Assessment Guide developed by Elier et al. originally. Results: The numbers of bacterial flora colonies were less after oral care than those before the care, but there was no significant differences among the 3 groups after the care. Oral health status was better after the oral care than it was before the care, but there was also no significant differences among the 3 groups. Conclusion: If well-trained nurses perform oral care for 1 minute using a chlorhexidine swab on intubated patients, the numbers of bacterial flora colonies will be reduced and healthy oral status will be maintained.

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