Palliative Oral Care – Part 1
Learn the essentials of oral care in palliative care settings in this educational presentation. Explore common oral health challenges, assessment techniques, symptom management strategies and best practices for improving comfort, dignity and quality of life for patients receiving palliative care.
Palliative Oral Care Presentation (Part 1) focuses on the importance of maintaining oral health and comfort for individuals receiving palliative care. The presentation examines how oral complications such as dry mouth, oral infections, ulcers, pain and difficulties with eating or speaking can significantly affect a patient’s quality of life.
The session emphasizes the role of health care providers and caregivers in conducting regular oral assessments, recognizing common oral health concerns, and implementing appropriate oral care interventions. Topics include oral hygiene practices, symptom management, patient comfort measures and the prevention of complications associated with advanced illness and end-of-life care
Speakers
- Lynda McKeown, RDH
- Carolyn Weiss, RDH
- Heather Woodbeck, RN