Sustainability of an Educational Program on Oral Care/Hygiene Provision by Healthcare Providers to Older Residents in Long-Term Care Institutions: A Follow-Up Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The importance of oral health in older adults, especially those in long-term care institutions (LTCIs), has been widely recognized. This study aimed to evaluate the sustainability of an oral health educational program (OHEP) for healthcare providers by measuring changes in their knowledge, attitudes, and practice (KAP) towards oral care provision 3 and 6 months after completing the OHEP.

Methods

A pragmatic direct care nursing education trial with a control group was conducted to evaluate the sustainability of an OHEP by examining changes in KAP 3 and 6 months after the OHEP. The OHEP comprised both knowledge and skills related to oral care, whereas the control group received standard support in accordance with usual oral care practice.

Results

The study in

SUBMITTER: Wong FMF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11203192 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature