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GERIATRIC NURSING
卷 40, 期 2, 页码 197-204出版社
MOSBY-ELSEVIER
DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2018.10.002
关键词
Oral care; Nursing staff; Long-term care facilities; Interprofessional collaboration
资金
- Reseau de Recherche en Sante Buccodentaire et Osseuse, Quebec, Canada
Inadequate oral care in long-term care (LTC) facilities compromises the quality of life of residents. This study assessed oral care knowledge of, and challenges experienced by, nurses and allied nursing staff (ANS) in a LTC facility in Canada. Dentists and nursing staff used the findings to implement strategies for improved care. Using a sequential mixed method design, data on oral care knowledge and practices were collected using self-administered questionnaires (n = 114) and focused groups (n = 39). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. While participants (>80%) felt knowledgeable and confident in providing oral care, they desired improved skills to overcome resistive behavior, communication, and wanted adapted oral care materials. Implemented strategies included skills-acquisition workshop, oral care posters, and oral health champion. Overall, our interprofessional collaboration increased awareness of the need for oral care training, and implemented strategies to help nursing staff overcome barriers in providing care. (C) 2018 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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