Recall of an oral health education programme by nursing personnel in special housing facilities for the elderly

Abstract

The effect of an oral health education programme on the participants' attitudes towards oral health persists at least for three years. The data indicate that trainees with a low level of health care education benefit most.

Care home staff knowledge of oral care compared to best practice: a West of Scotland pilot study

“…28 Nevertheless, our study supports previous research indicating the positive benefits that Oral Health Educators have upon improving knowledge of nursing personnel in provision of oral health within care facilities. 20 Indeed, these positive findings are in agreement with outcomes following the utilisation of OHE's within other parts of the UK. 26 In contrast, a recent study has demonstrated little meaningful clinical improvement in oral health of residents in long term care facilities following nurse educator training.…”

“…Not only is training in oral care both desired and required by care staff, 8 it has also been demonstrated to be effective in a number of studies. 19,20,21,22,23 Indeed, the important roles that education and training in oral health care has upon improving knowledge levels, attitudes and participants' ability to undertake tasks such as toothbrushing have previously been illustrated. 24,25,26 In the care home (N) subgroup that received OHE-based training, knowledge, attitude and confidence in providing and advising on oral care were significantly improved.…”

An evaluation of an oral health training programme for carers of the elderly in residential homes

“…26 Davies & Whittle's study in 1990 reported that those carers who attended a dental hygiene session knew more about dental health than those who had not, 22 but no research has shown this gain in knowledge to be effective at changing carers' behaviour or decreasing the levels of oral disease in the elderly residents. A recent paper by Paulsson et al 1998 showed a change of attitudes among nursing personnel towards provision of oral care, after the oral health training was specifically geared towards the educational level of the staff. However, health gain to the care receivers was not measured.…”

The knowledge of healthcare professionals regarding elderly persons' oral care

“…[29][30][31][32] This should then be followed up by regular and contemporary updates. Indeed several pilot studies have been conducted with encouraging results.…”