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Curl C, McColl E. Top tips for management of patients with dementia in primary care: Part 1. Br Dent J 2023; 235:366-372. [PMID: 37737389 DOI: 10.1038/s41415-023-6354-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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- Charlotte Curl
- Consultant in Special Care Dentistry and Dental Care Group Patient Safety & Governance Lead, King´s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, King´s College Dental Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS, UK.
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- Director of Clinical Dentistry, Peninsula Dental School (University of Plymouth), Derriford Dental Education Facility, Plymouth Science Park, Research Way, Plymouth, PL6 8BT, UK.
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Morén E, Skott P, Edman K, Gavriilidou N, Wårdh I, Domeij H. The Effect of Domiciliary Professional Oral Care on Root Caries Progression in Care-Dependent Older Adults: A Systematic Review. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12072748. [PMID: 37048831 PMCID: PMC10094771 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12072748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/01/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
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With care dependency, untreated root caries lesions (RCLs) and irregular dental visits are common. RCLs, if left untreated, could lead to pain, tooth loss, difficulties eating, and impact on general health. Therefore, there is a need for prevention and effective treatment for RCLs, and especially in those with care dependency. The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the effect of domiciliary professional oral care on root caries development and progression, in comparison with self-performed or nurse-assisted oral care. A literature search was conducted in four databases in November 2022. Two authors independently screened the literature throughout the review process. Five of the identified studies were found to be relevant. Four of these were assessed as having moderate risk of bias and were included in the review, while one study had high risk of bias and was excluded from further analyses. Due to heterogenicity of the included studies (and of the interventions and outcomes), no meta-analysis or synthesis without meta-analysis (SWiM) was performed. The participation of dental personnel performing mechanical plaque removal and fluoride, or chlorhexidine application seems beneficial for care-dependent older adults with risk of RCLs development and progression. However, future studies are needed.
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- Elisabeth Morén
- Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institute, 141 04 Huddinge, Sweden
- Public Dental Service, Folktandvården Region Dalarna, 791 29 Falun, Sweden
- Centre for Clinical Research Dalarna, Uppsala University, 791 82 Falun, Sweden
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- Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institute, 141 04 Huddinge, Sweden
- Public Dental Services, Folktandvården Stockholm AB, 118 27 Stockholm, Sweden
- Academic Centre for Geriatric Dentistry, 112 19 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Centre for Clinical Research Dalarna, Uppsala University, 791 82 Falun, Sweden
- Administrative Centre for Public Dental Service, 791 29 Falun, Sweden
- Department of Surgical Sciences, Odontology & Maxillofacial Surgery, Uppsala University, 751 85 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institute, 141 04 Huddinge, Sweden
- Public Dental Services, Folktandvården Stockholm AB, 118 27 Stockholm, Sweden
- Academic Centre for Geriatric Dentistry, 112 19 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institute, 141 04 Huddinge, Sweden
- Academic Centre for Geriatric Dentistry, 112 19 Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Health Sciences, Karlstad University, 651 88 Karlstad, Sweden
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- Health Technology Assessment-Odontology, Faculty of Odontology, Malmö University, 205 06 Malmö, Sweden
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Goodwin M, Henshaw M, Borrelli B. Inequities and oral health: A behavioural sciences perspective. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2023; 51:108-115. [PMID: 36753398 DOI: 10.1111/cdoe.12826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Revised: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The importance of tackling ongoing dental health inequities, observed both within and across countries, cannot be overstated. Alarmingly, health inequities in some areas are widening, resulting in an urgent need to act. The objective of this commentary is to explore oral health inequities through the lens of behavioral science and discuss adapting evidence based interventions for populations experiencing health inequities. METHOD/RESULTS The first section of this paper aims to describe the role of health disparities and inequities within oral health, with a specific focus on behaviours. The determinants, from upstream to downstream, and the interplay between these levels of intervention are discussed. This is followed by an overview of oral health promotion interventions, again with a focus on behaviours, which could potentially improve oral health while also taking into account oral health inequities. It is essential to translate evidence-based interventions (EBIs) to populations that have the greatest burden of disease. The second section of this paper discusses the rationale for cultural adaption of EBIs, criteria to justify EBIs and considers different cultural adaptation strategies necessary for the development and testing of effective, engaging, equitable and culturally relevant interventions. CONCLUSIONS We conclude with future directions for the development of theory-based multi-level interventions, guided by extent evidence-based interventions, and transdisciplinary approaches to science and key stakeholders such as patients, providers and payers.
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- Michaela Goodwin
- Division of Dentistry, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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Impact of an Oral Hygiene Intervention in People with and without Dementia on Oral Health Parameters-Results from the Oral Health, Bite Force, and Dementia (OrBiD) Pilot Study. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11051356. [PMID: 35268447 PMCID: PMC8911423 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11051356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Revised: 02/18/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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This study aimed to assess the influence of an oral hygiene intervention on oral health, depending on the degree of dementia. A clinical evaluation of oral health parameters (index of decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT-index), periodontal screening index (PSI), oral hygiene index (OHI), and bleeding on probing (BOP)) was performed in 120 subjects assigned to five groups, based on the mini mental state examination (MMSE) at baseline and after 12 months. Each MMSE group (no dementia (noDem, MMSE 28–30), mild cognitive impairment (mCI, MMSE 25–27), mild dementia (mDem, MMSE 18–24), moderate dementia (modDem, MMSE 10–17), and severe dementia (sDem, MMSE ≤ 9)) was split into control (no intervention) and experimental groups (intervention on oral hygiene: increased frequency, daily usage of high-fluoride toothpaste). In total, 99 out of 120 subjects were included in the analysis. The dropout rate was high in subjects with modDem and sDem due to death. In subjects with noDem, mCI, and mDem, no changes in the DMFT were found, but improvements in the OHI, BOP, and PSI were observed. Subjects with modDem or sDem demonstrated a deterioration in DMFT; however, in these patients, OHI improved in all control and experimental groups, BOP improved in the experimental group only, and PSI did not improve at all. The scope of improving oral health parameters by increasing the recall frequency and by continuously using high fluoride toothpaste is at its limits in people with severe dementia. Multidimensional approaches should be sought to improve the oral health of vulnerable older patients.
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Doshi M. Mouth care training and practice: a survey of nursing staff working in National Health Service hospitals in England. J Res Nurs 2021; 26:574-590. [PMID: 35265164 PMCID: PMC8899309 DOI: 10.1177/17449871211016524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Background This study investigated the training and mouth care practice of nursing staff in hospital Trusts across England. Oral health has been found to deteriorate during hospital admission, mouth care standards have been found to be poor. Aims The objectives of the study were to assess if and what the barriers are to supporting inpatients' mouth care, and to assess how confident nursing staff are in carrying out mouth care assessments and mouth care and see if this is related to previous training. Methods A cross-sectional descriptive survey was conducted in 33 Trusts in England with 1576 members of the nursing team including nurses and nursing assistants. Nursing staff were asked to complete a questionnaire on previous oral health training and their current practice. Results Nursing staff reported that they had limited training in mouth care. The main barriers to mouth care were time and patient compliance. Confidence in recognising oral cancer was low. Conclusions Nursing staff would benefit from mouth care training targeted at assessing the mouth and providing mouth care for all inpatients.
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- Mili Doshi
- Consultant in Special Care Dentistry, Surrey and Sussex Healthcare Trust, UK
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Kistler CE, Scott J, Ward K, Zeigler R, Sullivan L, Tomlinson SE, Wretman CJ, Zimmerman S. Mouth Care in Assisted Living: Potential Areas for Improvement. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2020; 22:1190-1193.e2. [PMID: 33385333 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2020.11.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2020] [Revised: 11/19/2020] [Accepted: 11/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Poor oral care may lead to systemic disease, and there is evidence that assisted living (AL) residents lack quality oral care; in AL, poor care may be due to staff knowledge and attitudes, as well as organizational barriers to providing care. OBJECTIVES Determine AL staff knowledge and attitudes regarding mouth care and barriers to changing care. DESIGN Self-administered repeated-measures questionnaires completed before and after oral care training. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS A total of 2012 direct care staff and administrators from 180 AL communities. METHODS Nine knowledge questions and 8 attitude and practice intention questions, and open-ended questions regarding training and obstacles to providing oral care. RESULTS Overall, 2012 participants completed pretraining questionnaires, and 1977 completed posttraining questionnaires. Baseline knowledge was high, but staff were not uniformly aware of the systemic-oral link whereby mouth care affects pneumonia and diabetes. Almost all staff reported learning a new technique (96%), including for residents who resist care (95%). Suggested areas to improve mouth care included having more hands-on experience. The primary perceived obstacles to care centered around residents who resist care and a lack of time. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS Based on reports of having benefitted from training, AL staff overwhelmingly noted that new knowledge was helpful, suggesting the benefit of skills-based training, especially in dementia care. Mouth care in AL has been sorely understudied, and merits additional attention.
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- Christine E Kistler
- The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA; Department of Family Medicine, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
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- Division of Public Health, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Division of Public Health, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- College of Nursing, Salve Regina University, Newport, RI, USA
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- Division of Public Health, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA; School of Social Work, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA; School of Social Work, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA; Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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Finotto S, Bertolini G, Camellini R, Fantelli R, Formisano D, Macchioni MG, Mecugni D. Linguistic-cultural validation of the oral health assessment tool (OHAT) for the Italian context. BMC Nurs 2020; 19:7. [PMID: 32021562 PMCID: PMC6995098 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-020-0399-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2018] [Accepted: 01/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The increase in the ageing population and the consequent establishment of a network of adequate structures to respond effectively to the welfare needs of institutionalized elderly people have stimulated the discussion by healthcare professionals on the subject of oral hygiene.Literature data show that the same attention has not been paid to oral health care compared to other health needs. Many studies have demonstrated that oral health has a significant impact on the quality of life, especially for older people. Poor oral health also has a considerable role on the physical condition of the elderly because it affects their ability to eat, feed themselves, forcing them to have unbalanced diets. The consequence of this condition is dehydration, malnutrition and impairment of communication skills. The essential nursing activity for oral care is the assessment of the state of oral health, an activity that should be conducted by means of valid tools. To date there are no tools for assessing the health of the oral cavity validated for the Italian linguistic-cultural context. The aim of this study is to conduct a linguistic-cultural validation for the Italian context, of the original Australian version of the Oral Health Assessment Tool (OHAT) scale. METHODS Study design: Linguistic-cultural validation and adaptation of a tool for the assessment of oral health. The Beaton and Sousa & Rojjanasrirat (2011) models were used to conduct the linguistic-cultural validation and adaptation process. This validation involved 368 inmates/patients aged over 65 years with cognitive deficit. RESULTS The face validity was confirmed by a score for each item related to clarity equal to or greater than 80%. The content validity was confirmed by an content validity index for items (I-CVI) score equal to or greater than 0.8 for each item and an content validity index for scales (S-CVI) of 0.93 for the entire tool. For the reliability of the internal consistency the Cronbach alpha was calculated, which was found to be 0.82. The test-retest was calculated by means of the Pearson coefficient correlation which turned out to be 0.5. CONCLUSIONS The Italian version of the OHAT is a tool that can help to consider oral health at the same level as other health needs aimed at increasing the quality of nursing care provided. This tool can be used by nurses to assess the health of the oral cavity in elderly subjects also with cognitive deficit.
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- Stefano Finotto
- Nursing, seat of Reggio Emilia, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Campus Universitario “San Lazzaro”, Via Amendola 2 -Padiglione De Sanctis, 42122 Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale -IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Research Nurse Rheumatology, Viale Risorgimento 80, 42123 Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Nursing, seat of Reggio Emilia, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Campus Universitario “San Lazzaro”, Via Amendola 2 -Padiglione De Sanctis, 42122 Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Nursing, seat of Reggio Emilia, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Campus Universitario “San Lazzaro”, Via Amendola 2 -Padiglione De Sanctis, 42122 Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Nursing, seat of Reggio Emilia, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Campus Universitario “San Lazzaro”, Via Amendola 2 -Padiglione De Sanctis, 42122 Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Nursing, seat of Reggio Emilia, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Campus Universitario “San Lazzaro”, Via Amendola 2 -Padiglione De Sanctis, 42122 Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Nursing, seat of Reggio Emilia, Department of Surgery, Medicine, Dentistry and Morphological Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Campus Universitario “San Lazzaro” - Padiglione De Sanctis, Via Amendola 2 -, 42122 Reggio Emilia, Italy
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Johansson I, Torgé CJ, Lindmark U. Is an oral health coaching programme a way to sustain oral health for elderly people in nursing homes? A feasibility study. Int J Dent Hyg 2019; 18:107-115. [PMID: 31618518 DOI: 10.1111/idh.12421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2018] [Revised: 07/30/2019] [Accepted: 10/12/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study examines the feasibility of an oral health coaching programme involving practical support on individual level to staff in a nursing home in Sweden, aiming to improve oral health care-related beliefs of nursing staff and the oral health of residents. METHODS This intervention study consisted of three wards from one nursing home, and both staff (n = 48) and residents (n = 58) were invited. In the control ward, 9 staff and 16 residents participated; in test ward 1, 10 staff and 13 residents participated; and at test ward 2, 14 staff and 17 residents participated. An oral health coaching programme was performed 4 h/wk for 3 months. The staff completed the nursing Dental Coping Beliefs Scale at baseline and after 9 months. Oral health of the residents was assessed using the Revised Oral Assessment Guide and mucosal-plaque score at baseline and after 3, 6 and 9 months. RESULTS At baseline, 33 staff participated and 22 at 9 months follow-up. For the residents, the figures were 48 and 32, respectively. After the intervention, the nursing DCBS revealed changes related to usage of fluoride, oral health support, gum disease and approximal cleaning. The most frequently reported oral health problems among the residents pertained to teeth and gums. The residents' relatively high level of oral health was stable during the study period. CONCLUSIONS Despite limitations in the programme, an oral health coaching programme can support nursing staff in maintaining a high level of oral health in residents. The programme was shown feasible, although design improvements are needed.
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- Isabelle Johansson
- The Research School of Health and Welfare, School of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden.,Aging Research Network, Jönköping, Sweden
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- Aging Research Network, Jönköping, Sweden.,Institute of Gerontology, School of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden
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- Aging Research Network, Jönköping, Sweden.,Department of Natural Science and Biomedicine, Centre for Oral Health, School of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden
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Bhushan B, Yadav AP, Singh SB, Ganju L. Diversity and functional analysis of salivary microflora of Indian Antarctic expeditionaries. J Oral Microbiol 2019; 11:1581513. [PMID: 30834068 PMCID: PMC6394331 DOI: 10.1080/20002297.2019.1581513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2018] [Revised: 01/07/2019] [Accepted: 01/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Introduction: The human oral microbiota continues to change phenotype by many factors (environment, diet, genetics, stress, etc.), throughout life with a major impact on human physiology, psychology, metabolism and immune system. Amongst one such factor with unique and extreme environmental conditions is Antarctica. The sea voyage to Antarctica has many risks than at station for expedition members. In this study, we investigated the influence of Antarctic sea voyage and stay at the Indian Antarctic station Maitri, on the health of Indian expedition members by using a metagenomic approach to explore oral biodiversity. Methods: Saliva samples were collected from 12 expedition members, at 3 different time points viz. before the start of the ship voyage, after the completion of the voyage and at the end of the stay at Antarctica. Samples were analyzed for whole genome and 16S rRNA sequencing. Result: The oral microbial diversity of the expedition members was significantly changed, during the days of sailing and after the stay at Antarctica. The oral microbiota comprised mainly of the phyla Firmicutes (46%, 29% & 36%); Proteobacteria (40%, 48%, & 44%), Bacteroidetes (10%, 22%, &14%), Fusobacterium and Actinobacteria (5%-1%) and Unclassified (17%, 25% & 23%), at three time points, respectively. Further, the differential analysis of microbes across all the phyla revealed 89, 157 and 157 OTUs genera. The altered microbiota indicated changes in amino acid, lipid and carbohydrate metabolism. Conclusion: Study suggests that understanding the compositional and functional differences in the oral microbiota of Antarctic expedition members, can lay the foundation to relate these differences to their health status. It will further demonstrate the need for providing improved management during ship voyage and stay in Antarctica.
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- Brij Bhushan
- Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS), New Delhi, India
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- Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS), New Delhi, India
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- Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS), New Delhi, India
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- Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS), New Delhi, India
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Barriers and facilitators for provision of oral health care in dependent older people: a systematic review. Clin Oral Investig 2019; 23:979-993. [PMID: 30707299 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-019-02812-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2018] [Accepted: 01/11/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Provision of oral health care (OHC), including oral hygiene (OH) or oral/dental treatment, to dependent older people (DOP) is frequently insufficient. We aimed to assess barriers and facilitators perceived by different healthcare professionals towards providing OHC to DOP. MATERIALS AND METHODS A systematic review was performed. Studies reporting on knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs acting as barriers and facilitators for provision of OHC were included. One database (PubMed) was searched and data extraction independently performed by two reviewers. Thematic analysis was used and identified themes translated to the domains and constructs of the theoretical domains framework (TDF) and aligned with the domains of the behavior change wheel (BCW). Analyses were stratified for the two target behaviors (providing oral hygiene and providing oral/dental treatment) and according to different stakeholders' perspective. For quantitative analysis, frequency effect sizes (FES) were calculated. RESULTS In total, 1621 articles were identified and 41 (32 quantitative, 7 qualitative, 2 mixed method) studies included. Within these 41 studies, there were 7333 participants (4367 formal caregivers, 67 informal caregivers, 1100 managers of care, 1322 dentists, 340 DOP). Main barriers for providing OH were "lack of knowledge" (FES 65%, COM-B domain: capability, TDF domain: knowledge) and "patients refusing care" (62%, opportunity, environmental context and resources). Main facilitators were "OHC training/education" (41%, capability, skills) and "presence of a dental professional" (21%, opportunity, environmental context and resources). Main barriers for provision of dental treatment were "lack of suitable facilities for treatment/transportation of patients" (76%) and "patients refusing care" (53%) (both: opportunity, environmental context and resources). Main facilitators were "regular visiting dentist" (35%) and "routine assessment/increased awareness by staff" (35%) (both: opportunity, environmental context and resources). CONCLUSIONS A number of barriers and facilitators for providing different aspects of OHC were identified for different stakeholders. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Our findings help provide the evidence to develop implementation strategies for providing high-quality systematic OHC to DOP. REGISTRATION This review was registered at Prospero (CRD42017056078).
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Rozas NS, Sadowsky JM, Jeter CB. Strategies to improve dental health in elderly patients with cognitive impairment. J Am Dent Assoc 2017; 148:236-245.e3. [DOI: 10.1016/j.adaj.2016.12.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2016] [Revised: 11/08/2016] [Accepted: 12/12/2016] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Gibson O, Lisy K, Davy C, Aromataris E, Kite E, Lockwood C, Riitano D, McBride K, Brown A. Enablers and barriers to the implementation of primary health care interventions for Indigenous people with chronic diseases: a systematic review. Implement Sci 2015; 10:71. [PMID: 25998148 PMCID: PMC4465476 DOI: 10.1186/s13012-015-0261-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2014] [Accepted: 05/11/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Access to appropriate, affordable, acceptable and comprehensive primary health care (PHC) is critical for improving the health of Indigenous populations. Whilst appropriate infrastructure, sufficient funding and knowledgeable health care professionals are crucial, these elements alone will not lead to the provision of appropriate care for all Indigenous people. This systematic literature review synthesised international evidence on the factors that enable or inhibit the implementation of interventions aimed at improving chronic disease care for Indigenous people. METHODS A systematic review using Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE) (PubMed platform), Web of Science, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), PsycINFO, Excerpta Medica Database (EMBASE), ATSIHealth, Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet via Informit Online and Primary Health Care Research and Information Service (PHCRIS) databases was undertaken. Studies were included if they described an intervention for one or more of six chronic conditions that was delivered in a primary health care setting in Australia, New Zealand, Canada or the United States. Attitudes, beliefs, expectations, understandings and knowledge of patients, their families, Indigenous communities, providers and policy makers were of interest. Published and unpublished qualitative and quantitative studies from 1998 to 2013 were considered. Qualitative findings were pooled using a meta-aggregative approach, and quantitative data were presented as a narrative summary. RESULTS Twenty three studies were included. Meta-aggregation of qualitative data revealed five synthesised findings, related to issues within the design and planning phase of interventions, the chronic disease workforce, partnerships between service providers and patients, clinical care pathways and patient access to services. The available quantitative data supported the qualitative findings. Three key features of enablers and barriers emerged from the findings: (1) they are not fixed concepts but can be positively or negatively influenced, (2) the degree to which the work of an intervention can influence an enabler or barrier varies depending on their source and (3) they are inter-related whereby a change in one may effect a change in another. CONCLUSIONS Future interventions should consider the findings of this review as it provides an evidence-base that contributes to the successful design, implementation and sustainability of chronic disease interventions in primary health care settings intended for Indigenous people.
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- Odette Gibson
- Wardliparingga Aboriginal Research Unit, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, Australia.
- University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia.
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- Joanna Briggs Institute, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia.
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- Wardliparingga Aboriginal Research Unit, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, Australia.
- University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia.
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- Wardliparingga Aboriginal Research Unit, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, Australia.
- University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia.
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- Joanna Briggs Institute, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia.
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- Joanna Briggs Institute, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia.
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- Wardliparingga Aboriginal Research Unit, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, Australia.
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- Wardliparingga Aboriginal Research Unit, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, Australia.
- University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia.
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