Interprofessional Team Approach: Incorporating Oral Health to Improve Patient Outcomes for Older Adults

Goldblatt, Ruth S.; Henderson, David; Jennings, Miranda E.

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“…7–12 Though interprofessional collaborations between dental health professionals and primary care physicians have been discussed previously, no such resource exists regarding collaborations with specialized physicians such as neurologists. 13–15 Interprofessional collaborations to treat patients with PD have been studied and have proven to be very beneficial for the patient; however, no study to date has included a dental health professional in such teams. 16 A primary goal of this resource is to emphasize the need for dental health professionals to become active members of the interprofessional health care team for patients with PD.…”

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Parkinson's Disease Oral Health Module: Interprofessional Coordination of Care

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IntroductionPatients with Parkinson's disease (PD) suffer progressive neurodegeneration and experience motor and nonmotor symptoms. Oropharyngeal dysfunctions are increasingly recognized as nonmotor PD symptoms that negatively impact a patient's quality of life. This module was primarily created to update dental health professionals and educate dental students on the oral health needs of patients with PD, with an emphasis on interprofessional collaboration and evidence-based dentistry. The module may also benefit other health professionals from different disciplines working with patients with PD.MethodsThe module was developed to be delivered in one 55-minute large-group session followed by a short assessment and case study discussion. Associated materials include PowerPoint slides with transcript, a narrated video version of the PowerPoint lecture, a quiz, and the case study. Thirty-four first-year dental students were invited to watch the narrated presentation, complete a pre-/postsurvey, and take the quiz.ResultsAll participants agreed dental schools should provide education regarding oral health in patients with neurological disorders, as only 29% of them had previously taken a related class. After watching the presentation, students reported that most of the information was new content and that the difficulty level met their expectations. All students reported that the lecture increased their interest in interprofessional collaboration. In a quiz taken immediately after the presentation, the class average grade was 82.7, with 94% of the class passing the quiz with a grade of 70 or more.DiscussionEducating dental professionals regarding care of patients with PD must emphasize interprofessional collaborations among health care providers.

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“…21–23 One curriculum in particular was developed to encourage interprofessional consideration of oral health in older adults. 24 However, no studies we encountered—simulation-based, interprofessional, or otherwise—considered unintentional weight loss in older adults. Our curriculum adds to the aforementioned studies by providing an interprofessional simulation-based learning model that specifically addresses unintentional weight loss in older adults.…”

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Unintentional Weight Loss in Older Adults: A Geriatric Interprofessional Simulation Case Series for Health Care Providers

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“…Although one educational module found on this topic emphasizes the importance of the interprofessional team approach, it lacked a hands-on practical component. 13…”

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“…An additional educational module entitled “Interprofessional Team Approach: Incorporating Oral Health to Improve Patient Outcomes for Older Adults” emphasized the importance of the interprofessional team approach for oral health in older adults by highlighting barriers to oral health care, including lack of payment sources. 13 The training materials are available in PowerPoint format only and do not include an interactive, hands-on module where dental students are training medical students in their specific area of expertise as highlighted in our resource. We feel the interactive component is crucial for medical providers to truly understand proper utilization of dental referrals and for both parties to gain an increased understanding and appreciation for the unique challenges unique to while managing complex older patients in both the primary care and dental settings.…”

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Oral Health for Older Adults: An Interprofessional Workshop for Medical Students

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Introduction: Because many older adults lack dental insurance and have limited or no access to dental care, it is essential to train future physicians to conduct brief oral health assessments on them. Likewise, interprofessional educational experiences are crucial in teaching medical students the skills necessary to provide comprehensive, team-based care to complex and vulnerable populations. Thus, this workshop was designed to increase fourth-year medical students' knowledge and confidence in performing oral health examinations on older adult patients using an interprofessional and hands-on approach. Methods: The curriculum includes an online presession self-study module followed by a 75-minute workshop. The workshop is comprised of a brief introduction (5 minutes), a lecture about the impact of oral health on older adults (30 minutes), a hands-on skill session practicing a focused oral exam led by dental students (30 minutes), and a large-group debrief and wrap-up (10 minutes). Results: A pre-/postsurvey assessed learners' knowledge, attitudes, and confidence in oral health skills. The results were compared to a lecture-only format that was in place prior to the implementation of the workshop. In comparison to medical students who received the lecture-only format, those who participated in the workshop showed a greater increase in confidence and skills over time. The medical students also expressed interest in more frequent opportunities for collaborative learning experiences with dental students. Discussion: This workshop was successful in introducing an interprofessional experience to medical students in order to ensure more comprehensive and coordinated care for older adult patients in the future.

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Interprofessional Team Approach: Incorporating Oral Health to Improve Patient Outcomes for Older Adults

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Parkinson's Disease Oral Health Module: Interprofessional Coordination of Care

Parkinson's Disease Oral Health Module: Interprofessional Coordination of Care

Unintentional Weight Loss in Older Adults: A Geriatric Interprofessional Simulation Case Series for Health Care Providers

Oral Health for Older Adults: An Interprofessional Workshop for Medical Students

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