From: Nurses’ educational needs in the oral health of inpatients at Yazd Province in Iran: a Delphi study
≠ | Primary Categories | Number of codes |
---|---|---|
1 | Oral Anatomy and physiology | 24 |
2 | Familiarity with the signs and symptoms of common oral diseases | 20 |
3 | The relationship between diseases such as respiratory diseases, diabetes and oral health problem | 10 |
4 | Teaching dental emergencies (Sudden toothache, cheek swelling due to toothache.) | 18 |
5 | Introducing drugs that affect oral disorders (methods of treating oral problems, such as in radiotherapy) | 18 |
6 | Education of periodic examination of the mouth | 10 |
7 | Problems with wearing dentures and how to remove them | 8 |
8 | Familiarity with prescribed medications for oral problems and oral medication administration | 25 |
9 | Introducing drugs that cause damage to the mouth and teeth | 36 |
10 | Familiarity with interventions controlling bad breath (halitosis) | 5 |
11 | How to use dental consultation and refer to a dentist | 11 |
12 | Teaching children periodic oral examinations | 5 |
13 | Mouthwash training | 12 |
14 | Brushing training for special patients | 30 |
15 | Patient education for tooth brushing and taking care of the mouth, especially in the elderly patient | 40 |
16 | Teeth fluoride varnish training | 5 |
17 | Providing oral and dental care for unconscious patients | 30 |
18 | Providing oral and dental care for NPO patients | 32 |
19 | Providing oral and dental care for patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy | 22 |
20 | Providing oral and dental care for patients under oropharyngeal candidiasis | 8 |
21 | Providing oral and dental care for patients with maxillofacial trauma | 13 |
22 | Providing oral and dental care for patients admitted to critical care unit | 41 |
23 | Education of proper nutrition | 10 |
24 | Electric toothbrush | 3 |
25 | Flossing | 6 |
26 | Community health education and oral and dental care | 5 |
27 | Providing oral and dental care for pregnant mothers | 2 |