Aspiration pneumonia is a common cause of death in dysphagia patients. In this review, we investigate whether a structured oral care approach can help to reduce pneumonia risk in dysphagic patients. In addition, guidelines for the implementation of oral care on the basis of the analyzed studies are presented. Oral care has positive effects on the risk of pneumonia in dysphagia patients. Oral care should be based on the principles of simplicity, safety, efficiency and effectiveness, universality and economy and it should include all parts of the oral cavity. Effective oral care takes less than five minutes a day. The tactile stimulation prepares the patient for dysphagia therapy and can be considered wisely-invested time.
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