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Oral health coordinators in long-term care--a pilot study

Pronych, Gilda J., Brown, Elizabeth J., Horsch, Karen, Mercer, Karen·2010·Special Care in Dentistry

Abstract

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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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.
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
Citations by year
2025: 1 · 2024: 1 · 2023: 1 · 2022: 2 · 2020: 1 · 2019: 2 · 2018: 2 · 2017: 3 · 2016: 2 · 2015: 1 · 2014: 2 · 2013: 2 · 2012: 2
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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