Title:

Mouth Care Matters

Description:

The Mouth Care Matters (MCM) Programme aims to create a healthcare team that is more responsive and personalised for patients and delivers better clinical outcomes. Bringing an increased awareness of the importance of good mouth care, how it impacts on general health and quality of life. The initiative is relevant for all people who provide personal care to patients of all ages be that in an acute, care home or community setting.

Oral health is an important part of general health and wellbeing. It allows people to eat, speak, smile and also socialise without discomfort or embarrassment. Poor oral health can lead to a deterioration in general health. This links to quality of life and dignity. Research shows that oral care is often lacking in hospital and community care settings. Especially to those patients who may be unable to carry out their own personal care and rely on others for support.

Created:

20 Oct 2020

Last Major Update:

24 Nov 2022

Keywords:

Mouth Care, Adult, Children, Nutrition, oral health, end of life, tooth brushing, dysphagia, pneumonia, Children, paediatric, in-patient, Elwood, Mini MCM, Mini Mouth Care Matters, oral health, decay, caries, lift the lip, every contact count, put the mouth back in the body, mouth, teeth, toothbrush