Toothbrushing is a part of the Implementation phase of the process of care. The seven factors I will assess with Jay regarding his oral hygiene are: current self-care behaviours, type of toothbrush used, frequency and duration of toothbrushing, toothbrush replacement practices, level of satisfaction with tools and technique, personal values and preferences. These seven factors will make sure all areas of his oral self-care are discussed and recommendations will be made out of this discussion. There is a connection between overall health and oral health in an individual. Jay currently is a healthy individual and he exercises regularly. If he does not improve his oral health it will begin to affect his overall health. Jay admits to brushing his teeth but does not use any other intraoral aids. Jay needs to be informed about the importance and purpose of tongue cleaning. Cleaning the tongue will decrease the amount of bacteria in the mouth and improve the overall cleanliness of the oral cavity. It is important for him to clean his teeth, tongue, gingiva and mucosa because microorganisms in the oral cavity are found everywhere. A tongue cleaning aid should be introduced to Jay but with his busy life style and lack of oral self-care motivation he may neglect to use it. He should be showed how to use his tooth brush as a tongue cleaner because that may be easier for him to use. According to Darby and Walsh (2015) to use his tooth brush as a tongue cleaner he will apply the
Lots of people know that dental cleanings are crucial for having clean teeth, but what many don’t know or realize it 's that it is also crucial for having a healthy mind as well as a healthy body. For being such a frequently visited place, there are lots that people do not know about. Here I will present you with what you should know, the process of, and what to expect on your next dental cleaning visit. Lots of people see the mouth as something completely separate and different from the rest of their body. The reality is that everything is connected to each other. Having problems in your mouth can cause or indicate diseases in other
Bacteria adhere to the tooth surface and is often missed due to incorrect brushing or lack of flossing. Another common mistake is flossing after brushing. This action will only release more bacteria in the mouth, rather than flossing before brushing. Most patients are unaware that flossing can be a more complex action than assumed. Commonly missed spots when flossing is the proximal space between the mesial and distal of teeth. This is when the dental hygienist begins to educate the patient on the correct form of flossing and brushing in order to contribute to a cleaner mouth. The use of a Waterpik can also help with patients who often miss the proximal spaces when flossing. A Waterpik uses a range of different speeds to force water between the teeth and loosen up any debris. Also, the dental hygienist must correlate to the patient and attract the patient into learning greater details towards oral hygiene to better their health. Asking open ended questions will bring the patient more into the conversation. For instance, engaging the patient by asking or having the patient show their home health habits. In return, giving additional suggestions will help with developing good home health habits for patients. Another helpful tool is to assess caries risk factors and manage caries, based on preventive and curative clinical procedures. “One protocol, termed Caries Management by Risk Assessment (CAMBRA), is an evidence-based approach to preventing, reversing and, when
The patient was keen to get her oral hygiene up to a good standard and prevent any
The plaque index was 38% which was generalized to the interproximal and margins of molars and interproximal of mandibular anteriors. Using a mirror, I attempted to motivate the patient by revealing ares she had been missing during brushing. I instructed the patient to brush two times a day for two minutes with a soft bristled brush and demonstrated how to use the modified bass method brushing technique. Patient asked my opinions of an electric toothbrush; I explained the technique and benefits of the electric toothbrush. I also showed the patient superfloss to help remove plaque on the mandibular anterior teeth.
Wendy noted staff help Carolyn with brushing twice a day. Carolyn uses an automatic toothbrush twice daily for oral hygiene care. Wendy noted has not had any issue with her teeth
However, Dutta (2008), the process-based perspective scrutinizes a variety of communication processes that are enacted in healthcare settings, with an emphasis on the ways in which the health meanings are constructed negotiated, resisted and sustained. For instance the process based approach in this study will focus on the various processes involved in the Zulu perspective
In order to evaluate if mouth care and its frequency are Gold Standard interventions to prevent VAP
Research has shown that staff training in oral hygiene and the use of an individualised Oral Hygiene Care Plan is beneficial to the resident and also the nurse and will allow appropriate care (National Guideline Clearing house [NGC], 2003).
An integration of care study was conducted by a Doctor of Behavioral Health Intern at Michael R. Zent (MRZ)Healthcare Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona. MRZ is a reverse co-located integrated medical and behavioral clinic that provides services to about 4000 children and 4000 adults annually. MRZ provides laboratory, pharmacy, behavioral and physical health services together under one roof. The clinic utilizes an integrated electronic health record to document the treatment of members. The focus of the integration of care study was to understand and assess the barriers and challenges of the integration of care methodology at MRZ.
CARE International is the name of an International Non Governmental Organization that works on behalf of human rights issues. The mission of this organization is to provide help to the people that live in the poorest areas of the world. CARE International has done a lot of recent work in places like Haiti. Haiti was hit by a strong earthquake which caused the whole country to collapse. Many Haitians ended up homeless and lost without the help of Non Governmental Organizations like CARE International. They have provided food and purified water for the people of Haiti to eat and drink. CARE International has improved the education of the Haitian people by teaching them how to prevent themselves from drinking infected
The proposed qualitative study will identify factors that contribute to pregnancy amongst youth-in-care. The intent of this research study is that the identified factors that contribute to pregnancy amongst youth-in-care will be known to social workers and foster parents to therefore better assist preventing pregnancy. The proposed research study will gather information from the youth-in-care themselves to positively assist in preventing pregnancy and addressing the unique needs and factors that contribute to pregnancy.
As the delivery of care becomes more complex, the need to coordinate care among physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, and others becomes ever more important. In the face of increasingly complex health issues, several institutions have proposed inter-professional education (IPE) as a way to improve teamwork among health professionals and move health systems from fragmentation to collaboration, with the goal of improving health outcomes (Schmitt, Blue, Aschenbrener & Viggiano, 2011). This key competency also has been included in the accreditation standards for pharmacy, medicine, nursing, and dentistry. Additionally, core competencies for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice were developed to provide tools to prepare future health professions for interprofessional, team-based, and patient-centered care (American Association of Colleges of Nursing [AACN] 2012). These collaborative competencies connects to the five core competencies identified by the Institute of Medicine and are instrumental in working effectively with other health professions, patients, and families (Bethea, Holland & Reddick, 2014).
The Hospice and Palliative Nurse Association 2015-2018 Research Agenda discusses the structure and processes of care and the component of palliative are. The document mentions that these components are: interdisciplinary composition, engagement and collaboration, volunteer involvement, education and training of team members, the quality improvement process, staff support, and appropriateness of the care setting (HPNA, 2014). The components of structure and processes of care affect the delivery of palliative care and the priorities offered to patients and families. One of the priorities is: Research is needed on the types of new and innovative delivery systems in hospice and palliative care. Research is needed
What I find most interesting in Care’s work is that the organization feels accessible. The group is on campus and their offices are in different parts of the United States, this is very important. The importance of this is more people can be encouraged to make a difference. Care being accessible got me interested in possibly working with Care after college because they have an office in Chicago. I can go to Chicago to speak with them about opportunities to continue being involved. I have never experienced this easy of a connection. Care can be reached on different social media platforms, or in person.
The common goal behind these surveys is to improve the public’s overall health by advancing the art and science of dental hygiene. This improvement can be achieved by ensuring access to quality oral health care, increasing awareness of the cost-effective benefits of prevention, and promoting the highest standards of dental hygiene education. In order to increase quality and years of life one must maintain good oral hygiene.