Knowledgeability, attitude, and practice behaviors of primary care providers toward managing patients' oral health care in medical practice: Wisconsin statewide survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In this study, the authors sought to explore the receptivity, preparedness, and rates of adoption of integrated medical-dental models of care (MOCs) in the practice setting among primary care providers (PCPs) treating patients with diabetes mellitus (DM).

Methods

The authors conducted an anonymous statewide survey targeting PCPs across a range of Wisconsin-based practice settings to evaluate knowledgeability, attitude, practice behaviors, and perceived barriers to oral health screening in a medical setting. Qualitative analytical approaches included thematic analyses applied to evaluate the status of and barriers to integrated medical-dental MOC adoption.

Results

The integrated medical-dental MOC adoption rate was 34%. Top perceived barriers to integrated m

SUBMITTER: Shimpi N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6765414 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature