Attitude and practices among nurses regarding oral health care of nonambulatory patients in hospitals of Warangal city - Telangana, India

Monica, M; Koppula, Yadav Rao; Reddy, P Parthasarathi; Anjum, Shakeel; Sheetal, Aparna; Pagatur, Nitish

doi:10.4103/jiaphd.jiaphd_36_17

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“…In contrast, a study in Sudan noted that the main barrier included uncooperative behavior of patient followed by inadequate staff, fear of tube displacement in critical care unit, unpleasant task and lack of knowledge [11]. These findings were corroborated in a subsequent study conducted in India in which uncooperative nature of patients was reported as the main barrier tailed by lack of time [13].…”

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“…Oral care is a fundamental activity yet very important for the overall health and wellbeing of an individual [13].…”

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“…The majority of the nurses stated that they need to learn more about oral care (88.5%) and would like more information on research proven oral care standards (89.6%) [8]. Moreover, other studies tried to identify barriers to oral care practices like time constraints, lack of adequate staff and materials, heavy workload, poor supervision, poor teamwork, ineffective training and lack of on the job training, lack of standard protocols, uncooperative behavior of patients, and the unpleasant nature of the procedure [10][11][12][13].…”

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Do nurses have barriers to quality oral care practice at a generalized hospital care in Asmara, Eritrea? A cross-sectional study

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Background Oral care is a fundamental nursing practice that has a great impact on patient well-being and general health during hospitalization. Nurses are responsible for providing oral care in the hospital, however, they usually implement it unsatisfactorily due to inadequate resources, lack of standard protocol, time shortage and ineffective training. The aim of the study was, therefore, to assess nurses’ barriers to quality oral care practice at a generalized hospital. The information obtained will help in highlighting the magnitude of the problem and in the promotion of oral health, prevention and control of oral diseases, reduction of hospital stays and diseases, and in strengthening healthcare systems. Methods A cross-sectional design using mixed (quant-qual) method was applied at a generalized hospital. Data for the quantitative study were collected from all (N = 73) diploma and associate nurses through face to face interview with a structured questionnaire. On the other hand, in the qualitative part, head nurses (n = 6) and staff nurses (n = 7) discretely participated in the focus group discussions (FGDs), whereas matron (n = 1), assistant matrons (n = 2), and supervisor (n = 1) in total 4, participated in the key informant interview (KII). The quantitative and qualitative data were analyzed, respectively, using descriptive statistics and thematic framework analysis. Results The majority (93.2%) of participants had barriers performing oral care. The barriers mentioned by the participants were; lack of oral care equipment (91.2%), absence of guidelines (73.5%), shortage of staff (67.6%), time constraints (66.2%), inadequate knowledge (54.4%), poor supervision (47.1%), high work load (44.1%), and not being a priority (33.8%). Moreover, through FGD and KII, four main barriers to oral care were identified namely; inadequacy of resources, knowledge gap in oral care practice, nurse related barriers (perception of nurses and initiative of nurses) and gaps in management. Conclusions The study concluded that nurses faced barriers at individual, organizational and ministry level that hindered them from performing standard and effective oral care. Therefore, there is a need for further training, motivation, standardized protocol and provision of equipment and supplies to promote oral health of patients.

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“…Oral care is a fundamental activity yet very important for the overall health and wellbeing of an individual [13].…”

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“…Oral care within hospital settings, particularly emphasized for ICUs, emerges as a cornerstone in averting dental issues and bolstering the overall health status of critically ill or medically fragile patients ( 23 , 31 , 32 ). Despite its crucial importance, oral care frequently finds itself relegated to the background, often perceived as an unwelcome chore by nursing staff, which unfortunately leads to its oversight and neglect ( 32 - 34 ). This situation beckons a paradigm shift in nursing perceptions, highlighting the necessity for nurses to acknowledge oral care as a quintessential element of comprehensive patient care, pivotal for diminishing aspiration risks and fostering enhanced patient outcomes.…”

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Understanding and Practices of Oral Hygiene in the Intensive Care Units: Perspectives of Medical Staff at Two University Hospital Centers

Vucelić,

Bratić,

Negovetić Vranić

et al. 2024

Acta Stomatol Croat

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Objective This study assesses the knowledge, practices, and attitudes of medical staff in intensive care units (ICUs) regarding oral hygiene care for critically ill, bedridden patients. Material and methods A cross-sectional study included 65 employees from the Intensive Care Units of the Sestre Milosrdnice Clinical Hospital Centre (CHC SM) and the Clinic for Anesthesiology and Intensive Care at the University Clinical Hospital Centre Zagreb (CHC ZG). A self-administered questionnaire was used to assess knowledge, methods, frequency, and attitudes towards oral care for mechanically ventilated patients. The data were examined through descriptive statistical methods, presented in terms of proportions (percentages). For the purpose of comparing the feedback across the two hospital centers and different educational backgrounds, the Chi-square and Fisher's exact tests were employed. Results Results of a survey of 65 participants (18 from CHC SM and 47 from CHC ZG) revealed a notable disparity in oral hygiene knowledge, with graduate nurses displaying the highest proportion of adequate knowledge (100%) and regular nurses showing the least (30.3%) (p<.001). Although the execution of oral care practices did not vary significantly among the groups, graduate nurses performed oral care more frequently (80% vs. baccalaureate technicians 33.33% and nurses 57.6%, three or more times a day) and demonstrated better proficiency in both mechanical (p=.005) and chemical (p<.001) biofilm management compared to their counterparts. No significant difference was observed in the delivery of oral care to orotracheally intubated patients across different educational levels (p=.127). However, a marked difference was noted in the perception of being adequately trained for such care, with nurses feeling less prepared (12.1%, p<.001). Despite these variances, all respondents recognized the importance of oral hygiene, thus showing a strong dedication to oral health care. Conclusions: This study highlights variability in ICU oral hygiene practices and points to the importance of standardized care protocols and improved training for healthcare staff.

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Effectiveness of an oral health training program for nursing professionals in India: An interventional study

Bhadauria

Priya

Purohit

et al. 2021

Public Health Nursing

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Objectives: Nursing professionals form the first line of contact and are in a unique place to provide appropriate oral advice to patients. The study assessed the effectiveness of oral health training program for nurses. Design: The effectiveness of the program was evaluated by a pre and post questionnaire assessment on 50 nurses. Results: Nursing professionals had a significant increase (p < .003) in post-training knowledge scores compared to pre-training scores. Conclusion: Improvement in oral health knowledge of nursing professionals has the potential for translation into practice for oral health promotion of patients and the general population.

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Attitude and practices among nurses regarding oral health care of nonambulatory patients in hospitals of Warangal city - Telangana, India

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Do nurses have barriers to quality oral care practice at a generalized hospital care in Asmara, Eritrea? A cross-sectional study

Do nurses have barriers to quality oral care practice at a generalized hospital care in Asmara, Eritrea? A cross-sectional study

Understanding and Practices of Oral Hygiene in the Intensive Care Units: Perspectives of Medical Staff at Two University Hospital Centers

Effectiveness of an oral health training program for nursing professionals in India: An interventional study

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