A5017051409- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Dental Research and COVID-19
- HIV/AIDS oral health manifestations
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- COVID-19 diagnosis using AI
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Dietetics, Nutrition, and Education
- Down syndrome and intellectual disability research
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Global Health and Surgery
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Pediatric health and respiratory diseases
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
Ingham Institute
2020-2025
Western Sydney University
2020-2025
South Western Sydney Local Health District
2020
Abstract Introduction Alcohol and illicit drug use is linked to a higher prevalence of oral health complications. However, substance can lead avoidance dental services due anxiety competing priorities. This study explores current knowledge, attitudes practices clinicians an alcohol other service regarding promoting among their clients. Methods Exploratory qualitative design using semi‐structured interviews with medical nursing staff working as professionals in Drug Health Service South...
Abstract Background Limited evidence exists describing the impact to oral health when living with an eating disorder and availability of information or access services. This study investigated perceptions individuals a lived experience specifically understand their needs recommendations for improving early intervention promotion. Methods Using purposive sampling total 12 semi-structured interviews were conducted participants across Australia who had disorder. A hybrid inductive deductive...
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...
Abstract Aim Dietitians are a well‐placed profession to be providing pre‐emptive oral health promotion. Despite recommendations that promotion should routinely part of dietetic practice, there is limited data informing the current practices clinical dietitians in this area across Australia. Hence, aim study was investigate knowledge and Australian Methods A cross‐sectional survey undertaken involving registered Australia using purposive snowballing sampling (social media/dietetic...
(1) Background: Eating disorders (EDs) can seriously impact oral health, leading to irreversible dental damage. Dietitians play a key role in the care of people with an ED and are well-placed promote health. However, there is currently little understanding how dietitians perceive their this space. This study aimed explore perceptions providing health promotion clients clinical setting. (2) Methods: descriptive qualitative used semi-structured interviews 14 registered practicing across seven...
People with intellectual disabilities experience poorer oral health outcomes, which can negatively impact their quality of life. Disability support staff who peoplewith an disability have the potential to assist hygiene. However, there is limited understanding current practices around health, particularly in Australia.To describe knowledge about explore practice perceptions when supporting people and experiences training.A national cross-sectional survey was undertaken 156 across Australia....
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic led to significant changes in health service delivery. Despite the risk high-exposure environments, frontline workers such as dental staff were expected continue delivering essential services. This study specifically sought explore experiences of New South Wales and determine their perceptions care delivery during a pandemic.
Background: People with an intellectual and/or developmental disability are at increased risk of adverse oral health outcomes and often require support from caregivers to assist in maintaining or seeking treatment for their needs. However, workers family members limited formal training. Hence, the aim this pilot study was review ‘Smiles Life’ education workshop reference knowledge, attitudes, practices people disability. Methods: A single group pre-test post-test intervention design used...