This concept analysis illustrates that contemporary
goals of oral hygiene care extend beyond enhancing
well-being and include infection prevention, enhanced
swallowing reflex, and minimization of pain.
● Identification of defining attributes of oral hygiene
care, such as inspecting the oral cavity and cleansing
oral tissues, makes it possible for nurses to have a
common conceptualization of this goal-oriented intervention.
● Several antecedents such as protocols, supplies and an
ability to work with patients who resist care must be
in place if oral hygiene care is to be completed.