Prakash Poudel1, Rhonda Griffiths2, Vincent W Wong3, Amit Arora4, Ajesh George5. 1. Collaboration for Oral Health Outcomes, Research Translation and Evaluation (COHORTE) Research Group, Western Sydney University, South Western Sydney Local Health District, Ingham Institute Applied Medical Research, Locked Bag 7103, Liverpool 1871, Australia. Electronic address: 18537606@student.uws.edu.au. 2. School of Nursing & Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith, NSW 1797, Australia. 3. Diabetes and Endocrine Service, Liverpool Hospital, Liverpool Diabetes Collaborative Research Unit, Ingham Institute Applied Medical Research, South Western Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Locked Bag 7103, Liverpool BC, NSW 1871, Australia. 4. School of Science and Health, Western Sydney University, COHORTE Research Group, South Western Sydney Local Health District, Ingham Institute Applied Medical Research, Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Oral Health Services, Sydney Local Health District and Sydney Dental Hospital, Building 24.2.97, Campbelltown Campus, WSU, NSW 2560, Australia. 5. COHORTE Research Group, Western Sydney University, South Western Sydney Local Health District, Ingham Institute Applied Medical Research, University of Sydney, Locked Bag 7103, Liverpool 1871, Australia.
Abstract
AIM: Oral health complications are common in people with diabetes yet very little is reported about the oral health care provided in diabetes care setting. This study reviewed global evidence on the oral health care knowledge and practices of diabetes care providers and the role of non-dental health professionals in oral health promotion. METHODS: A systematic search of five databases was undertaken with key search terms using a scoping review framework. Relevant studies published till October 2016 in the English language were included (n=30) and no restrictions were placed on the study design, quality or setting. RESULTS: Most diabetes care providers are not addressing oral health care with the main barriers being time constraints and limited oral health knowledge. Diabetes educators (DEs) could engage in oral health promotion with few studies showing this model of care can translate into improved patient outcomes. However, no appropriate oral health training programs and assessment tools exist for DEs. With proper training, non-dental professionals like nurses have successfully incorporated oral healthcare in other settings. CONCLUSIONS: DEs are well placed to promote oral health in diabetes care setting. Further research is needed to identify barriers and oral health resources to support DEs in this role.
AIM: Oral health complications are common in people with diabetes yet very little is reported about the oral health care provided in diabetes care setting. This study reviewed global evidence on the oral health care knowledge and practices of diabetes care providers and the role of non-dental health professionals in oral health promotion. METHODS: A systematic search of five databases was undertaken with key search terms using a scoping review framework. Relevant studies published till October 2016 in the English language were included (n=30) and no restrictions were placed on the study design, quality or setting. RESULTS: Most diabetes care providers are not addressing oral health care with the main barriers being time constraints and limited oral health knowledge. Diabetes educators (DEs) could engage in oral health promotion with few studies showing this model of care can translate into improved patient outcomes. However, no appropriate oral health training programs and assessment tools exist for DEs. With proper training, non-dental professionals like nurses have successfully incorporated oral healthcare in other settings. CONCLUSIONS:DEs are well placed to promote oral health in diabetes care setting. Further research is needed to identify barriers and oral health resources to support DEs in this role.
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