Seid AliSurafel Tilahun2025-08-122025-08-122024-02-05https://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/6477Stroke is the most common and devastating neurologic disorder. It is responsible for more than six million deaths annually. Medical & neurological complications are important determinants of mortality & poor outcome in stroke patients. Post stroke, complications are common & Aspiration pneumonia is by far the major & most commonly associated with mortality. Aspiration pneumonia results from inhalation of oropharyngeal contents into the lower airways that leads to lung injury and resultant bacterial infection. Major risk factors for AP are those that undermine swallowing function and oral hygiene as well as underlying medical conditions that reduce immune function. Systemic investigation of the possible prevention strategies for aspiration pneumonia; their practice & impact however are very limiteden-USProvision of Oral Hygiene Care toPrevent Aspiration PneumoniaThesis