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Evaluation of interprofessional education (IPE) competency for oral health care based on integrated care for older adults in dental hygienists

  • Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
  • Abbr : J Korean Soc Dent Hyg
  • 2024, 24(6), pp.597-607
  • DOI : 10.13065/jksdh.20240608
  • Publisher : Korean Society of Dental Hygiene
  • Research Area : Medicine and Pharmacy > Dentistry
  • Received : September 15, 2024
  • Accepted : November 3, 2024
  • Published : December 30, 2024

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1단국대학교 대학원 보건학과
2단국대학교 대학원 보건학과, 보건과학대학 치위생학

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ABSTRACT

Objectives: This study aimed to identify the level of interprofessional education (IPE) and oral care competency of dental hygienists, analyze the correlation between IPE and oral care competency, and identify factors related to oral care competency. Methods: This cross-sectional study conducted an online survey using a structured questionnaire among dental hygienists in dental hospitals or clinics for approximately 8 weeks from December 1, 2023 to January 31, 2024. Exploratory factor analysis was used to evaluate the validity of the IPE and oral care competency. Descriptive statistics, independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis were performed. Results: IPE and oral care competency of dental hygienists in dental hospitals and clinics had a significant positive correlation, indicating that the higher the IPE of dental hygienists, the higher their oral care competency. Conclusions: IPE should be improved to increase oral care competency if training geriatric oral care professionals. It is necessary to develop and apply programs to improve IPE.

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