Implementation and Acceptance of Oral Health Assessment Tools in Residential Aged Care Facilities: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The global ageing population has increased demand for healthcare services in residential aged care (RAC), with oral health recognised as crucial for overall well-being. Despite this, the implementation of oral health assessment tools in RAC faces significant challenges.

Objective

This scoping review explored the implementation and acceptance of oral health assessment tools in RAC facilities, identifying key barriers and facilitators influencing their adoption by non-dental healthcare professionals.

Methods

Five databases were searched, including Web of Science, Scopus, Embase, Medline OVID and CINAHL, with a focus on oral health assessment tools utilised by non-dental healthcare professionals in residential aged care. The review adhered to the Joanna Briggs

SUBMITTER: Pritchard L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12606392 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature