Oral health coordinators in long-term care--a pilot study
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This pilot project tested a curricular and systems approach to improving the oral health care of nursing home residents in three facilities in New Hampshire. An oral health coordinator (OHC) was appointed in each facility to act as a liaison between nursing and dental staff, provide resources for nursing assistants, and ensure staff delivery of residents' daily oral care. During the study, residents' oral health status was assessed at four intervals and ongoing training was provided to nursing staff. At the conclusion of the pilot study, an evaluation of the results indicated an improvement in oral hygiene in all facilities. The role of the OHC showed promise when that person was active in holding nursing staff accountable for daily oral care of the residents.
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An oral health coordinator in a pilot project in New Hampshire was identified as a linkage facilitator between nursing and dental human resources.
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- Authors
- Pronych, G. J., Brown, E. J., Horsch, K., & Mercer, K.
- Affiliations
- Exeter City Council (GB)
- NHTI - Concord's Community College (US)
- Corresponding author
- Pronych, Gilda J.
- ORCID
- Brown, Elizabeth J.
- Venue
- Special Care in Dentistry
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Published
- 2010-03
- Volume
- 30
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 59-65
- ISSN
- 0275-1879 (ISSN-L)
- 1754-4505
- OpenAlex
- W2156456087
- Cited by
- 23
- References
- 23
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- FWCI
- 1.86
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Special Care in Dentistry (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Dentistry › Periodontics › Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Keywords
- long-term care, nursing homes, oral hygiene, nursing staff training, nursing assistants, employee accountability, oral health status
- MeSH terms
- Allied Health Personnel, Attitude of Health Personnel, Dental Staff, Feedback, Follow-Up Studies, Health Education, Dental, Health Status, Humans, Interprofessional Relations, Long-Term Care, New Hampshire, Nursing Assistants, Nursing Homes, Nursing Staff, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Oral Hygiene Index, Pilot Projects, Teaching Materials, Toothbrushing, Outcome Assessment, Health Care
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