We read with interest the review of Lombardo et al. assessing the impact of interventions
to promote adherence to oral care protocols in intensive care units (ICUs).
[1]
The most effective approach could not be determined because of the great heterogeneity.
The authors plea for applying effective implementation methods to increase the probability
of stakeholder commitment. We welcome this call as we believe that achieving optimal
provider compliance in oral care may be particularly challenging.- Lombardo Lien
- Ferguson Caleb
- George Ajesh
- Villarosa Amy R.
- Villarosa Boaz J.
- Kong Ariana C.
- et al.
Interventions to promote oral care regimen adherence in the critical care setting:
a systematic review.
Aust Crit Care. 2021; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aucc.2021.08.010
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Publication history
Published online: December 31, 2021
Accepted:
December 5,
2021
Received:
November 29,
2021
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