Survey of Extent of Translation of Oral Healthcare Guidelines for ICU Patients into Clinical Practice by Nursing Staff

Table 3

Assessment of practises of oral care followed in ICU setting.

Questions	Strongly agree	Agree	Somewhat agree	Do not agree	Strongly disagree
(1) Oral care given to all patients in ICU	24%	36%	18%	14%	8%
(2) Oral care given only to artificially ventilated and comatose patients	6%	16%	58%	18%	2%
(3) Chlorhexidine 0.12% is best for oral care	64%	18%	2%	14%	2%
(4) Frequency of oral care is at least twice daily	44%	24%	18%	105	4%
(5) Nosocomial infections reduced in patients who receive adequate oral care	18%	42%	28%	12%	0%
(6) Electronic brushes used more frequently for daily oral care	0%	4%	26%	68%	8%
(7) Tooth pastes used along with brush for oral cleaning	54%	16%	4%	22%	4%