The aim of the research was to examine the effect of oral care bundle application on oral health, salivary pH (power of hydrogen), dry mouth and ventilator associated pneumonia in intubated patients compared to standard oral care.
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Individual Identification Form
Timeframe: First day of data collection
Bedside Oral Exam Scale
Timeframe: Evaluated for five days.
In this outcome measure, the patients'vsaliva pH (power of hydrogen) was evaluated.
Timeframe: The 1st, 3rd and 5th days of oral care practices
In this outcome measure, the patients' saliva amount was evaluated.
Timeframe: The 1st, 3rd and 5th days of oral care practices.
In this outcome measure, it was evaluated whether ventilator-associated pneumonia occured in patients receiving care.
Timeframe: Evaluated for five days.