A survey of pediatric oncology nurses' oral health knowledge, attitudes, practices, and perceived barriers in a Singapore Tertiary Children's Hospital.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To explore oral health-related knowledge, abilities, attitudes, practices, and barriers of pediatric oncology nurses at an Asian children's hospital.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted via a self-administered anonymized questionnaire. Data was analyzed to summarize knowledge, confidence, and practice behaviors.

Results

All sixty-three pediatric oncology nurses responded. Fifteen participants had >80% of the knowledge questions correct. Majority (97.3%) agreed on their roles in helping patients maintain their oral health. However, 75.8% of participants felt need for training in giving oral health advice. Notably, 74.6% checked patients' mouths at least once daily but only 57.1% felt adequately trained. Though a high proportion (>90%) of nurses felt confi

SUBMITTER: Yee R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9902813 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature