Nutrition Education and Practice in University Dental and Oral Health Programmes and Curricula: A Scoping Review DOI Creative Commons
Minako Kataoka, Lee Adam, Lauren Ball

et al.

European Journal Of Dental Education, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 29(1), P. 64 - 83

Published: Oct. 29, 2024

ABSTRACT Introduction Dentists and oral health practitioners have a potential role in supporting the prevention management of noncommunicable diseases. However, extent to which university education prepares provide nutrition care is unclear. This scoping review identifies synthesises evidence related university‐level provided dental students globally. Methods A identified relevant literature through search terms “dentistry,” “oral health,” or hygiene”; “dental students” education”; “nutrition education” science.” Articles were included that examined undergraduate training; knowledge, attitudes, confidence, skills dietary habits; experts' opinion papers; position statements. No limitations on publication years languages articles applied. Results total 136 included. Half surveys ( n = 49) academic staff 21). The remainder comprised reports curriculum initiatives 26), papers narrative reviews 24), statements 6), development 6) guidelines 9). While experts overwhelmingly recognised importance nutrition, most studies assessed knowledge revealed limited knowledge. Students not confident their care. Lack teaching teams unclear expectations about developing competencies as barriers greater education. Conclusion Nutrition degrees highly variable. for professionals future promote unrealised.

Language: Английский

Oral hygiene of palliative patients in hospice wards: a best practice implementation project DOI

Yun-Chain Roger Yau,

Sing-Jyun Lin,

C. S. Wang Chang

et al.

JBI Evidence Implementation, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 11, 2025

Introduction: Oral hygiene is crucial in palliative care, as it directly affects patient comfort and quality of life. Aim: This study aimed to enhance oral practices hospice wards by aligning them with evidence-based guidelines, evaluating current practices, identifying barriers, implementing targeted interventions. Methods: was conducted at Changhua Christian Hospital Taiwan involved 18 nurses 30 unique patients. Using the JBI Evidence Implementation Framework, project followed a structured methodology assess improve compliance conducting baseline follow-up audits. An Assessment Guide (OAG) used track analyze health status. Results: The audit revealed significant deficiencies: 0% for denture 10% twice-daily cleaning natural teeth, 50% assessing mouthwash options patients swallowing difficulties. Post-intervention, that all nine criteria 100%. Notably, OAG scores improved from an average 14.1 11.7, indicating enhanced Conclusions: demonstrated educational interventions adherence best practice guidelines can significantly settings. Achieving full across criteria, including those initially compliance, underscores importance continuous improvement care practices. These findings advocate integration Spanish abstract: http://links.lww.com/IJEBH/A332

Language: Английский

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Nutrition Education and Practice in University Dental and Oral Health Programmes and Curricula: A Scoping Review DOI Creative Commons
Minako Kataoka, Lee Adam, Lauren Ball

et al.

European Journal Of Dental Education, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 29(1), P. 64 - 83

Published: Oct. 29, 2024

ABSTRACT Introduction Dentists and oral health practitioners have a potential role in supporting the prevention management of noncommunicable diseases. However, extent to which university education prepares provide nutrition care is unclear. This scoping review identifies synthesises evidence related university‐level provided dental students globally. Methods A identified relevant literature through search terms “dentistry,” “oral health,” or hygiene”; “dental students” education”; “nutrition education” science.” Articles were included that examined undergraduate training; knowledge, attitudes, confidence, skills dietary habits; experts' opinion papers; position statements. No limitations on publication years languages articles applied. Results total 136 included. Half surveys ( n = 49) academic staff 21). The remainder comprised reports curriculum initiatives 26), papers narrative reviews 24), statements 6), development 6) guidelines 9). While experts overwhelmingly recognised importance nutrition, most studies assessed knowledge revealed limited knowledge. Students not confident their care. Lack teaching teams unclear expectations about developing competencies as barriers greater education. Conclusion Nutrition degrees highly variable. for professionals future promote unrealised.

Language: Английский

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