Importance of Oral Care in Reducing Ventilator Associated Pneumonia

Running head: ORAL CARE IN VAP
Oral care in reducing ventilator associated pneumonia
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Abstract
The current study focuses upon the importance of nursing pre-education programs in
controlling the rate of ventilation associated pneumonia (VAP). In this respect, a number of
loopholes have been identified such as lack of sufficient expertise in the nursing professionals
regarding the intervention methods and approaches, lack of awareness in the healthcare
professional regarding the importance and benefits of oral hygiene methods. The study presents
a detailed overview of the different interventions methods and the limitations associated with
each which could be used in future study design.
Key Words: oral hygiene, ventilation associated pneumonia, oral care.

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Table of Contents
Part 2:...........................................................................................................................................3
Chapter One: Overview of the Problem of Interest.........................................................................3
Background Information..................................................................................................................3
Question Guiding Inquiry (PICOT).................................................................................................3
Significance of the Problem.............................................................................................................4
Summary..........................................................................................................................................4
Part 1:...........................................................................................................................................5
Chapter Two: Literature Review.....................................................................................................5
Annotated Bibliography...................................................................................................................5
Summary........................................................................................................................................10
Part 3:.........................................................................................................................................10
Chapter Three: Methodology.....................................................................................................10
Proposed Methods.........................................................................................................................11
Proposed Implementation..............................................................................................................12
Proposed Plan for Evaluation........................................................................................................12
Ethical Considerations and Project Limitations............................................................................12
Summary........................................................................................................................................13
Chapter Four: Final Conclusions...............................................................................................13
Overview of Clinical Problem.......................................................................................................13

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Overview of Literature Findings...................................................................................................13
Overview of Methodology.............................................................................................................14
Practice Implications and Recommendations................................................................................14
References..................................................................................................................................15