<scp>T</scp>urkish Nurses' Attitudes and Practices Regarding Oral Care

Özveren, Hüsna; Özden, Dilek

doi:10.1111/2047-3095.12060

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“…However, in the current survey the perception of lack of time was not associated with preferring a dental hygienist for oral care tasks. This finding corroborates with a previous survey where only 34% respondents preferred dental hygienist . However, there seems to be large cultural differences in this regard, as previous surveys revealed percentages of 13%‐14% in ICUs in the United States and Europe, compared to 43%‐74% in Asian countries …”

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confidence: 91%

“…Patients with ABI usually have physical impairment, lack of motor co‐ordination and the cognitive deficits, which become important barriers to the practice of routine oral hygiene, especially with complications like dysphagia . However, compared to previous surveys among ICU nurses, the percentage finding it difficult to clean the oral cavity (41%) was lower in the current survey. This could be due to the fact that ICU patients are more vulnerable and thereby it becomes more difficult to maintain oral hygiene.…”

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“…As in previous surveys among ICU nurses, only few respondents believed that there were other more important tasks to be taken care of rather than oral care (12%), indicating that the majority of respondents believed that oral care is an important issue.…”

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confidence: 55%

“…The survey was a 59‐item questionnaire prepared by two nurse leaders responsible for oral care, researchers with dental and nursing background, and a neurologist at HNRC. The questionnaire was adapted and modified from the 21‐item questionnaire by Binkley et al This questionnaire has been used in several studies to assess ICU nurses attitudes, beliefs, and knowledge on oral care, oral care training, and hospital supplies, equipment, and time. The questionnaire uses response options based on a 5‐point Likert scale ("strongly agree," "somewhat agree," "neither agree nor disagree," "somewhat disagree," "strongly disagree").…”

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confidence: 99%

“…• Survey signifies the importance of academic-clinical partnership to evaluate and improve oral care. 14 This questionnaire has been used in several studies [22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32] to assess ICU nurses attitudes, beliefs, and knowledge on oral care, oral care training, and hospital supplies, equipment, and time. The questionnaire uses response options based on a 5-point Likert scale ("strongly agree," "somewhat agree," "neither agree nor disagree," "somewhat disagree," "strongly disagree").…”

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confidence: 99%

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Survey of oral nursing care attitudes, knowledge and practices in a neurorehabilitation setting

Odgaard¹,

Kothari

2019

J of Oral Rehabilitation

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The provision of oral care is an important fundamental nursing activity. The purpose of the study was to gain knowledge on nursing care professionals´ attitude, belief, knowledge and practice towards oral care in a neurorehabilitation setting. Nursing care professionals (n = 260, response rate: 60%) at neurorehabilitation hospital took part in cross‐sectional web‐based 59‐items survey. Attitudes were cross‐tabulated and compared using Fisher's exact test. Oral care product frequencies were compared between patients with/without eating difficulties using McNemar's test. Most professionals agreed that oral health impacts general health (93%) and poor oral health can cause pneumonia (85%). 41% professionals found it difficult to clean the oral cavity and 12% found it unpleasant. 40% indicated that time allocated for oral hygiene was insufficient, 27% indicated a need for broader range of oral care supplies and >80% would like continuing oral care education. Manual toothbrush and toothpaste were used more than once per shift by >75% in all patients. Swabs, premixed mouth rinse, carbonated water and lip moisturiser were more frequently used in patients with eating difficulties compared to with no eating difficulties. Oral care is perceived as an essential component of care in neurorehabilitation. However, professionals indicated lack of time, need for better supplies and oral care training. The differentiated use of oral care products shows that professionals were aware that patients with eating difficulties have different requirements; however, some oral care practices were inappropriate. The results should be considered while designing oral care guidelines and training.

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Survey of oral nursing care attitudes, knowledge and practices in a neurorehabilitation setting

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Kothari

2019

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Oncology nursing practices in the management of chemotherapy-related oral mucositis in accordance with evidence-based guidelines: a descriptive and cross-sectional study

Gündogdu

Sayar

2022

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The intersection of oncology and oral health: exploring nurses’ insights and practices — a systematic review

Sajwani,

AlShdaifat,

Hashi

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Purpose Oral health care for cancer patients is essential but often overlooked. Nurses play a critical role in assessing and managing oral health in this population. This systematic review aims to examine nurses’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding oral healthcare in cancer patients. Methods A systematic review was conducted following the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology. Qualitative and quantitative studies focused on nurses’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices in oral healthcare for cancer patients. Seven databases were searched for studies published between January 2000 and January 2023. The primary outcomes of interest were patient satisfaction, quality of life, and nurses’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to oral healthcare. Results The review identified gaps in nurses’ knowledge and training in oral healthcare for cancer patients. Insufficient understanding of oral diagnoses, treatment protocols, and pediatric oral care was noted. Lack of knowledge and skills posed barriers to implementation. Some healthcare providers demonstrated low awareness of oral health recommendations, including the use of fluoridated toothpaste and the need for dental referrals. Referrals to dental services and regular oral assessments were infrequent. Attitudes towards oral healthcare varied, with providers feeling more comfortable in certain areas than others. Conclusion Enhancing nurses’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices in oral healthcare for cancer patients is crucial. Targeted educational initiatives and interventions are needed to address these gaps. By improving nurses’ understanding of oral complications and management approaches, patient outcomes and quality of life can be improved. Registration: PROSPERO International prospective register of systematic reviews, ID: CRD42022368053.

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Turkish Nurses' Attitudes and Practices Regarding Oral Care

Abstract: The results emphasized the need for continuing training in this area.

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References 33 publications

Survey of oral nursing care attitudes, knowledge and practices in a neurorehabilitation setting

Survey of oral nursing care attitudes, knowledge and practices in a neurorehabilitation setting

Oncology nursing practices in the management of chemotherapy-related oral mucositis in accordance with evidence-based guidelines: a descriptive and cross-sectional study

The intersection of oncology and oral health: exploring nurses’ insights and practices — a systematic review

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