A5080938416- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Medical Education and Admissions
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis
- Elder Abuse and Neglect
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- Voice and Speech Disorders
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Nursing Roles and Practices
- Otolaryngology and Infectious Diseases
- Reproductive System and Pregnancy
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Healthcare Quality and Management
- Oral and gingival health research
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Dental Education, Practice, Research
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2013-2022
Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center
2013-2017
Duke University
2017
Community Living
2017
Yonsei University
2017
Duke Medical Center
2013
Newcastle University
2004
ABSTRACT Our previous animal studies showed that maternal Porphyromonas gingivalis infection in a subcutaneous chamber is associated with hepatic and uterine translocation, as well systemic induction of inflammatory responses, both which were fetal growth restriction (FGR). However, P. gingivalis- challenged dams had fetuses either FGR (2 standard deviations below mean weight nonchallenged dams) or normal weight. Therefore, the objective this study was to determine whether compromises...
A major challenge in foundational science courses dental curricula is the application of information from classroom to a clinical setting. To bridge this gap, aim study was increase students' learning pharmacology course through increasing relevance and using formative assessment. Second-year students an introductory were presented material traditional basic lecture format brief examples pharmacy-generated content (Medication Minutes). Short-term retention assessed with series five...
Abstract Background and Objectives Older adults with cognitive impairment often experience poor oral health outcomes due to inadequate hygiene practices. This pilot study aimed evaluate the feasibility of a care partner–assisted intervention improve community‐dwelling older impairment. Material Methods The 6‐month included 25 mild dementia or impairment, who were randomly assigned Treatment Group 1 2. (n = 7) received an educational booklet. 2 18) booklet, tailored plan for participants...
Oral hygiene care is neglected in long-term (LTC) due to patient-, staff-, and systems-level barriers. A dementia-specific oral program, implemented evaluated a Department of Veterans Affairs LTC unit, addressed barriers at multiple levels. Improved staff competency, access supplies, standardized documentation systems were accompanied by reduced plaque gingivitis, demonstrating the feasibility benefits direct providing improved LTC.
The development and evaluation of an interprofessional education (IPE) pre-professional geriatrics experience involving learners from 10 different health discipline programs is described. provided with opportunities to use small-group collaborative approaches in two 3-hour sessions. Learners gained exposure geriatric principles awareness the needs older adults their families using case studies developed by experienced faculty. completed pre- post-experience surveys worksheets on confidence...
Transitions of care involve multifaceted considerations for patients, which can pose significant challenges if factors like oral health are overlooked when evaluating medication management. This article examines how should be considered in management patients who may at risk hospital readmission. also explores successes and a pharmacy consult service integrated into dental clinic practice, the opportunities within that setting to improve overall patient outcomes including those related transitions.
Individuals with mild dementia are at high risk of poor oral health outcomes. To address this issue, we describe an intervention to teach care partners skills guide individuals in proper hygiene techniques and provide reminders practice care. By providing support perform these tasks successfully, aim delay decline among vulnerable population. This multisite study is a three-arm randomised controlled trial. The primary objective evaluate the efficacy improve outcomes by promoting positive...
Understanding emotional expressions of persons with dementia is fundamental to implementing person-centered care because expression provides information about needs, preferences, and responses care. Oral the most seriously neglected aspect ADL among nursing home residents dementia. The purpose this pilot study was explore whether oral care, as indicated by positive negative affective displays, represents a person-level influence on individualized There were no significant differences in...
Abstract This study pilot tested effectiveness of a care partner-assisted intervention on improving oral health among community-dwelling older adults with cognitive impairment. Twenty five participants (15 mild impairment [MCI] and 10 dementia) their partners were enrolled. Eighteen randomly assigned to the treatment 7 control group. The group received educational materials, an electronic toothbrush, coaching communication goal setting, individualized instruction hygiene technique. materials...