Demographic correlates of oral hygiene among stroke survivors undergoing rehabilitation

Abstract

Oral-related health does not primarily attract attention among healthcare providers during planning and processing of rehabilitation after stroke. Individuals who suffered stroke present with different forms of limitations, affecting both the basic and instrumental aspects of Activities of Daily living (ADL), ranging from personal grooming to participation within the community. These limitations by extension affect specific and general hygiene. One specific aspect of personal hygiene that has received minimal attention, particularly in stroke patients undergoing rehabilitation, is the status of oral hygiene. 2