Current approaches addressing oral health practitioners' responsiveness to child abuse and neglect: A scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Child abuse and neglect (CAN) poses significant risks, causing severe and long-lasting effects on a child's well-being, including physical and mental health and learning and socializing capabilities. Oral health practitioners (OHPs) uniquely position themselves to identify signs of maltreatment in the orofacial area, offer appropriate support, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. The literature has shown that OHPs under-report child protection concerns to a statutory child protection agency. Responding to CAN is often hindered by various factors, such as the fear of making false accusations and insufficient knowledge to detect and report potential cases. However, the literature lacks a comprehensive understanding of the strategies and interventions that can a

SUBMITTER: Han H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10852231 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature