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Published on: February 2, 2020
The codesign of implementation strategies for children's growth assessment guidelines in the dental setting
Amy Ruth Villarosa1,2,3,4, Della Maneze5,6,7,8, Lucie Michelle Ramjan5,6,8,9
1Centre for Oral Health Outcomes and Research Translation (COHORT), Liverpool, 1871, Australia. 19624495@westernsydney.edu.au.
Background:
Considering the interdisciplinary role dental staff can play in addressing overweight and obesity in childhood, this study aimed to codesign guideline implementation strategies for children's growth assessment and dietary advice guidelines in the dental setting.
Methods:
This qualitative study utilised principles of codesign and appreciative inquiry through a series of four, two-hour focus groups with dental staff and parents. Focus groups were analysed using content analysis.
Results:
Discussion fell into two main themes, engaging patients throughout their care journey and supporting staff to engage with the guidelines. Six strategies were developed within these themes: (1) providing growth assessment information to patients and families before appointments, (2) providing refresher training to staff, (3) involving dental assistants in the growth assessment, (4) keeping dental staff updated regarding referral outcomes, (5) culturally appropriate information resources for patients and families, and (6) enabling longitudinal growth tracking in patient information systems.
Conclusions:
This study successfully designed six implementation strategies for children's growth assessment guidelines in the dental setting. Further research is required to determine their impact on guideline adherence.
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