Interprofessional diabetes and oral health management: what do primary healthcare professionals think?

ABSTRACT: Background: Diabetes and periodontitis have a bi-directional relationship. And yet, collaborations between primary healthcare practitioners in diabetes and oral health care are minimal. This study explored the views of general practice and oral health professionals on the link between diabetes and periodontitis, and interprofessional diabetes and oral health management. Methods: A sequential mixed-methods exploratory research design was used. General practice and oral health professionals were recruited from four community health centres in Melbourne. Quantitative surveys explored participants' experiences, attitudes and knowledge of diabetes and oral health management and interprofessional collaboration; qualitative follow-up interviews explored survey responses with selecte

SUBMITTER: Lau P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8647041 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature