Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Victoria Ewan"
- Victoria Ewan's research primarily focuses on hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP), particularly in vulnerable populations such as frail older patients and individuals with dysphagia, highlighting the complications and mortality associated with this prevalent healthcare issue
- Recent studies evaluate the role of oral hygiene and oropharyngeal microbiota in the incidence of pneumonia, indicating that adequate dental care and understanding of microbial communities can contribute to reducing infection rates in hospitalized patients
- Ewan's work also includes assessing the spontaneous swallow frequency as a potential screening tool for dysphagia, aiming to improve early detection and management of swallowing disorders to ultimately enhance patient care in hospital settings
