This scoping review of 26 studies examined the implementation and acceptance of oral health assessment tools in long-term care communities. For non-dental professionals, barriers to implementing tools included insufficient training, high staff turnover, and inconsistent prioritizing of oral health, while facilitators included targeted training and the presence of oral health supporters. None of the included studies used an implementation science framework, despite the variety of tools identified in the review, indicating a gap in the clinical translation of the tools.
Implementation and Acceptance of Oral Health Assessment Tools in Residential Aged Care Facilities: A Scoping Review
This scoping review of 26 studies examined the implementation and acceptance of oral health assessment tools in long-term care communities. For non-dental professionals, barriers to implementing tools included insufficient training, high staff turnover, and inconsistent prioritizing of oral health, while facilitators included targeted training and the presence of oral health supporters. None of the included studies used an implementation science framework, despite the variety of tools identified in the review, indicating a gap in the clinical translation of the tools.
