A5060865230- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Dental Research and COVID-19
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- HIV/AIDS oral health manifestations
- Dental Education, Practice, Research
- Down syndrome and intellectual disability research
- Oral Health Pathology and Treatment
- COVID-19 diagnosis using AI
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Otolaryngology and Infectious Diseases
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Pediatric health and respiratory diseases
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Nosocomial Infections in ICU
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Education Systems and Policy
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights
- Oral health in cancer treatment
Western Sydney University
2016-2024
Ingham Institute
2016-2024
Australian National University
2023-2024
Australian Centre for Sexual Health
2022-2023
Centre de recherche en Epidémiologie et Santé des Populations
2023
South Western Sydney Local Health District
2016-2022
Sydney Local Health District
2022
Collaborative Research Group
2017
People with intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) have poor oral health need support to maintain optimal outcomes. Little is known about how, when where intervene for this population. Thus the aim of review was summarise existing evidence surrounding improving outcomes people IDD.A scoping literature conducted focusing on 'oral health' 'intellectual disability'. Systematic searches five electronic databases were in line study aims two authors independently examined all records...
There is mounting evidence to support the lack of awareness among pregnant women about health consequences and long term risks associated with poor oral hygiene during pregnancy. A recognised important point influence their interaction professionals, particularly when receiving Antenatal Care. However, there limited perceptions ANC providers in Australia toward provision perinatal healthcare. This study was undertaken explore knowledge, attitudes practices Care (ANC) New South Wales (NSW),...
Studies internationally show a lack of consensus among dentists regarding perinatal oral health yet no study in Australia has explored the perceptions this area. This aims to determine knowledge, and practises New South Wales (NSW), Australia, about health. An online survey was distributed 1357 members Australian Dental Association (NSW) 185 (13.4%) completed surveys were returned. Most (99%) stated that pregnant women should receive dental check, only 20% agreed there good understanding...
<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Background:</bold> Poor oral health among people receiving palliative care is often overlooked professionals. Little known about the experiences of dentists and potential for an model in setting. <bold>Methods:</bold> A focus group with 21 was conducted a public service Sydney, Australia. The audio-recorded, transcribed, thematically analysed. <bold>Results:</bold> Three themes were identified: Awareness care; Challenges to providing new care. While good...
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many changes, including restrictions on indoor gatherings and visitation to residential aged care facilities, hospitals certain communities. Coupled with potential imposed by health services academic institutions, these changes may significantly impact the conduct of population research. However, continuance research is beneficial for provision sometimes imperative. This paper discusses discussion unveils important ethical considerations, as well impacts...
Abstract Aim This study aimed to explore the perceptions of residential aged care nursing and management staff regarding oral care, develop strategies improve health residents. Design A qualitative approach was used. Methods Two focus groups were conducted with at two facilities transcripts thematically analysed. Results All had an awareness importance health; however, they highlighted significant challenges in current system that affect implementation training practice guidelines facility....
Background: Maintaining good oral health among hospitalized individuals is essential for outcomes and quality of life. Nurses, being the primary care givers require adequate knowledge, attitude practice in this area to provide effective care. However, limited studies have been undertaken evaluate aspect nursing India. Aim: To determine practices nurses regarding patients. Design: Cross-sectional survey. Methods: A total 244 working a tertiary hospital Bangalore, South India were purposively...
To explore the experiences of food choice and meal service in residential aged care facilities its impact on autonomy, self-determination quality life from perspectives both residents staff.Globally, is a principal provider for older people who can no longer live independently at home. Within this setting, lack has been identified as significant factor impacting residents' self-determination, sense autonomy life.This study used an exploratory descriptive qualitative approach guided by...
Abstract Background Although well accepted by clinicians and patients, teledentistry is not currently a widely used model of care within Australian public oral health services. This qualitative study aimed to review evaluate dental clinicians' perceptions, determining the acceptability appropriateness as care. Methods A purposive sample 12 practitioners employed Local Health District in Sydney, who had participated consultations, were recruited participate focus groups. Focus group...
Background: Oral health problems are common, but often overlooked, among people receiving palliative care. Aim: To better understand how oral can be addressed in this population, study aimed to explore the perceptions of care medical practitioners who provide inform development a program. Design: A descriptive qualitative design was adopted. Setting/participants: single focus group conducted with 18 at facility Sydney, Australia. All participants had experience providing services clients....
Background: Maintaining good oral health remains a challenge among those hospitalised after stroke. Stroke nurses and allied clinicians have potential role in providing care, but no studies Australia to date explored their perceptions needs. Aims: To explore the perspectives of nursing stroke regarding care for patients across acute rehabilitation settings. Methods: This study followed an exploratory qualitative design, using constructivist approach. Participants from two metropolitan public...
Abstract Refugee youth living in Arab countries have disproportionately higher rates of depression due to the effects displacement and trauma which makes screening a priority for early intervention. The Patient Health Questionnaire Adolescents (PHQ‐A) is reliable valid scale assess mental health issues, but its psychometric properties Arabic refugee populations are unknown. This was cross‐sectional study conducted between March Mid‐April 2018, among adolescents aged 13–18 years Baqa'a United...
Pregnant women in Australia seldom seek dental care and are unaware of its importance. To address these gaps the midwifery-initiated oral health service (MIOH-DS) program was comprehensive trialled found effective. The aim this study to undertake a process evaluation MIOH-DS using perspectives pregnant who participated trial.A qualitative research design utilized, whereby content analysis undertaken on data from 11 semi-structured interviews with program.All participants were receptive...
To examine the factors that influence nursing students' mathematics self-efficacy, effect of numeracy instruction on and association between self-efficacy test performance.Medication administration errors, including administering incorrect dosages or infusion rates, can result in serious harm to patients. Hence, it is essential students are adequately prepared with necessary skills during their program.This quasi-experimental cohort study used a pre- post-test survey design. The complied...
Abstract Due to an ageing workforce, there is a growing need for greater numbers of nurses work in areas, such as mental health and alcohol other drugs ( AOD ) rehabilitation. These practitioners approach their ‘recovery‐oriented practitioners’. Positive experiences preceptorship during clinical placement rehabilitation settings might influence students’ later career choices address some the workforce shortage issues. The aim present concurrent, mixed‐methods study was explore perceptions...
(2021). Preparing for an aging Australia: The development of multidisciplinary core competencies the Australian health and aged care workforce. Gerontology & Geriatrics Education: Vol. 42, No. 3, pp. 399-422.
Abstract Background Stroke is a serious cerebrovascular disease and one of the world’s leading causes disability. Maintaining good oral health challenge among those hospitalised after stroke. A multidisciplinary approach to care involving non-dental professionals can be beneficial in improving outcomes for patients. The aim this study was understand perceptions stroke survivors regarding healthcare across acute rehabilitation settings. Methods descriptive qualitative used. Face-to-face...
Objective This study aimed to look at the practices and perspectives of residential aged care facility ( RACF ) staff regarding provision oral health in s. Background Emphasis has been placed on adequate s through Better Oral Health Residential Aged Care programme. Endorsed by Australian government, this programme provided education training for staff. However, recent evidence suggests that nearly five years after implementation programme, NSW remains inadequate. Materials Methods project...