Designing an oral health module for the Bachelor of Midwifery program at an Australian University

Duff, Margaret; Dahlen, Hannah G; Burns, Elaine; Priddis, Holly; Schmied, Virginia; George, Ajesh

doi:10.1016/j.nepr.2017.02.005

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“…Most respondents (81.0%) agreed that periodontal disease can have an adverse effect on pregnancy outcomes and most (80.0%) agreed that treatment of periodontal disease during pregnancy positively affects pregnancy outcomes. This is similar to previous surveys on midwives regarding the importance of oral health during pregnancy [29][30][31]53]. However, only 39.0% of midwives routinely gave oral-health-related information to pregnant patients and less than half (49.0%) routinely referred pregnant patients for dental care.…”

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“…In this light, the results of this study may be more applicable towards midwives within this demographic. This study also did not include a question regarding participants' prior oral health knowledge from sources other than midwifery training, such as the pilot Midwifery Initiated Oral Health (MIOH) program [53]. However, the MIOH program is still in the early pilot stage and has trained a limited number of midwives in NSW and Victoria, therefore this was considered a negligible effect for this study [53].…”

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“…Australian national antenatal care guidelines were updated in 2012 to promote oral health screening for all pregnant patients, as oral health is important for maternal health, and dental treatment can be provided safely during pregnancy [51,52]. Despite guideline changes to include oral health in midwifery training, Australian midwifery programs contain minimal formal content regarding oral health [40,[53][54][55]. Previous research found that midwives believe oral health is important during pregnancy but have inadequate knowledge regarding antenatal oral health care and education [30,31].…”

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Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice Behaviour of Midwives Concerning Periodontal Health of Pregnant Patients

Nguyen

Nanayakkara

Holden

2020

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Maternal gum disease is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes such as preterm birth and low birthweight. This study aims to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes and practice behaviour of Australian midwives regarding the periodontal health of pregnant women to inform interprofessional antenatal care. This was an observational, cross-sectional study. We circulated an online questionnaire to Australian midwives from August 2018 to February 2019. Key outcome variables were knowledge, attitudes, and practice behaviours related to oral health. Key predictor variables were years of practice, practice location, and dental history. We summarized responses with frequency tables and assigned tallied scores for analysis using non-parametric statistical tests. 100 responses were analysed, including from rural (n = 23) and urban (n = 77) midwives. Eighty percent of midwives agreed that maternal dental care can positively affect pregnancy outcomes. Fluoridated toothpaste use (19.1%) was incorrectly answered to prevent gum disease more often than psychological stress control (7.9%), a correct answer. Rural midwives demonstrated a significantly higher knowledge score (p = 0.001) and significantly more positive practice behaviours towards oral health (p = 0.014) than urban midwives. Australian midwives have positive attitudes towards antenatal oral health but misunderstand gum disease aetiology and prevention. This study highlights areas to improve interprofessional education for optimal oral health and pregnancy outcomes.

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Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice Behaviour of Midwives Concerning Periodontal Health of Pregnant Patients

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“…The incorporation of oral health training into the care staff vocational courses was also suggested to ensure all care staff had training in oral health from the outset. A similar approach has been advocated in nursing and midwifery courses to improve the oral health training of undergraduate students . Finally, care staff highlighted the challenges they face due to constraints of their organisations, including a lack of access to dental services.…”

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“…A similar approach has been advocated in nursing and midwifery courses to improve the oral health training of undergraduate students. 48 Finally, care staff highlighted the challenges they face due to constraints of their organisations, including a lack of access to dental services. Studies from New Zealand and Canada highlighted similar issues, raising the challenge that there are no consistent onsite dental services available at most RACFs, and transport to offsite care presents further difficulties.…”

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Promoting oral health care among people living in residential aged care facilities: Perceptions of care staff

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The intersection of oncology and oral health: exploring nurses’ insights and practices — a systematic review

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Purpose Oral health care for cancer patients is essential but often overlooked. Nurses play a critical role in assessing and managing oral health in this population. This systematic review aims to examine nurses’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding oral healthcare in cancer patients. Methods A systematic review was conducted following the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology. Qualitative and quantitative studies focused on nurses’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices in oral healthcare for cancer patients. Seven databases were searched for studies published between January 2000 and January 2023. The primary outcomes of interest were patient satisfaction, quality of life, and nurses’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to oral healthcare. Results The review identified gaps in nurses’ knowledge and training in oral healthcare for cancer patients. Insufficient understanding of oral diagnoses, treatment protocols, and pediatric oral care was noted. Lack of knowledge and skills posed barriers to implementation. Some healthcare providers demonstrated low awareness of oral health recommendations, including the use of fluoridated toothpaste and the need for dental referrals. Referrals to dental services and regular oral assessments were infrequent. Attitudes towards oral healthcare varied, with providers feeling more comfortable in certain areas than others. Conclusion Enhancing nurses’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices in oral healthcare for cancer patients is crucial. Targeted educational initiatives and interventions are needed to address these gaps. By improving nurses’ understanding of oral complications and management approaches, patient outcomes and quality of life can be improved. Registration: PROSPERO International prospective register of systematic reviews, ID: CRD42022368053.

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Designing an oral health module for the Bachelor of Midwifery program at an Australian University

Cited by 18 publications

References 30 publications

Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice Behaviour of Midwives Concerning Periodontal Health of Pregnant Patients

Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice Behaviour of Midwives Concerning Periodontal Health of Pregnant Patients

Promoting oral health care among people living in residential aged care facilities: Perceptions of care staff

The intersection of oncology and oral health: exploring nurses’ insights and practices — a systematic review

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