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Oral Care for Post-Acute Inpatients: Exploring Nurses' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices in the Community Hospital

Madeleine Wan Yong Tan^1,2,3, Adrian Ujin Yap^1,3,4,5,6, M Devi⁷

¹Division of Dentistry, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore.

|August 6, 2025

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Nurses in community hospitals show knowledge gaps in oral health and dental referrals for older patients. Targeted education is crucial for integrating oral care into patient rehabilitation.

Keywords:

attitude belief knowledge nurse older adults oral care

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Area of Science:

Geriatric Care
Nursing Education
Oral Health Management

Background:

Nurses play a vital role in improving oral and general health outcomes for inpatients.
Effective oral health assessments and care provided by nurses are essential for patient well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate nurses' personal oral health behaviors, knowledge, and attitudes towards oral care for older adult inpatients.
To explore how nursing personnel type and experience influence oral health attitudes and beliefs.

Main Methods:

A survey was administered to nurses in a Singaporean community hospital, covering demographics, personal oral health behaviors, knowledge, practices, and attitudes.
Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Mann-Whitney U-test.

Main Results:

Knowledge gaps were identified regarding oral disease identification and its implications among the 152 participants (registered nurses and nursing assistants).
Most nurses prioritized oral care, recognizing its impact on clinical outcomes.
Nursing assistants reported adequate training but were more inclined than registered nurses to delay dental consultation until problems arose.

Conclusions:

Significant gaps exist in nurses' oral health knowledge and dental referral practices within the community hospital setting.
The study highlights the need for specialized oral health education to enhance the integration of oral care for older inpatients' comprehensive rehabilitation.