Perceptions of nurses towards oral health in palliative care: A qualitative study

Background Oral health problems among people receiving palliative care are common and can significantly affect quality of life. Nurses are at the frontline of palliative care in Australia. However, how optimal oral health care is addressed in clinical practice by palliative nurses is not known. Aim To explore the perceptions of nurses working in Australian palliative care settings to determine the acceptability, challenges and recommendations...