Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mengjie Sun, Yumeng Qian, Lamei Liu, Jianan Wang, Mengyao Zhuansun, Tongyao Xu, Ronnell Dela Rosa
Summary: This study explored the perceptions of older adults and healthcare providers in China about the transition of care from hospital to home for older patients. Barriers and facilitators in the transition of care were identified, and it was suggested that patient and family-centered care should be implemented, along with the development of information support systems, navigator roles, and healthcare reforms.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Silje Havrevold Henni, Vibeke Ansteinsson, Lena Mamykina, Ewa Szyszko A. Hovden, Lene Hystad Hove, Ragnhild Helleso
Summary: The aim of this study was to explore the factors that affect the performance of oral health care for older people receiving nursing care at home. Through interviews and analysis of home health care providers, the study found that individual, organizational, and communication factors between providers and public dental services can influence the provision of oral health care. This research provides valuable insights to improve oral health care services for older people in home health care.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OLDER PEOPLE NURSING
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Luiz Fernando Fregatto, Isabela Bazzo Costa, Daniel De Bortoli Teixeira, Janaina Costa Marangon Duarte, Aline Maria Noli Mascarin, Salum Bueno da Silveira Junior, Bianca Eduarda Baptistella Mesquita Serva, Roberta Goncalves da Silva, Francisco Agostinho Junior, Paula Cristina Cola
Summary: This study found that children and young people with neurological impairment and oropharyngeal dysphagia who had gastrostomy had worse oral hygiene compared to those without gastrostomy, and both groups harbored Streptococcus mutans.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Sangeeta Khadka, Shahrukh Khan, Anna King, Lynette R. Goldberg, Leonard Crocombe, Silvana Bettiol
Summary: The study identified potentially pathogenic microorganisms in oral specimens of older people and found that professional oral care can reduce the risk of aspiration pneumonia. Microorganisms such as Candida albicans, Staphylococcus aureus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa were associated with mortality due to aspiration pneumonia. Additionally, isolation of Escherichia coli, a gut bacterium, was also reported.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Stina Engelheart, Helene Berteus Forslund, Robert Jan Brummer, Olle Ljungqvist
Summary: This study described a population of older people in home health care based on a novel theoretical model and analyzed longitudinal changes in nutritional status. The majority of participants had poor nutritional status, with dehydration and reduced appetite serving as important indicators of worsening overall status and mortality.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Wei-Chung Hsu, Yen-Ping Hsieh, Shou-Jen Lan
Summary: This study investigated home care aides' oral health care experience, knowledge, and their intention to receive professional training. The factors predicting HCAs' intention to receive oral health care training were analyzed using a decision tree model. Recommendations were made to enhance oral healthcare training for HCAs by including disease-related content, safety protection, assessment, and usage of oral care tools in the course.
Article
Oncology
Anne Kathrine Larsen, Christine Thomsen, Mathilde Sanden, Lotte Boa Skadhauge, Camilla Bundgaard Anker, Marie Nerup Mortensen, Wender L. P. Bredie
Summary: This study found that 93% of cancer patients reported taste alterations, with patient age, oral discomfort, and swallowing difficulty identified as significant factors contributing to these alterations. However, no correlation was found between patients' acidity of saliva and taste alterations and oral discomfort.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Gerhard Schmalz, Clara Rosa Denkler, Tanja Kottmann, Sven Rinke, Dirk Ziebolz
Summary: Older German individuals in need of care show high prevalence of oral diseases, risk of malnutrition, but nearly unimpaired oral health-related quality of life. Dental care should be emphasized in these individuals, with oral health-related quality of life possibly indicating increased risk of malnutrition.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Gary Mitchell, Patrick Stark, Christine Brown Wilson, Georgios Tsakos, Paul Brocklehurst, Caroline Lappin, Barry Quinn, Nicola Holland, Gerry Mckenna
Summary: This study highlights the uncertainty of community nurses in providing oral healthcare to older adults at home. Emphasizing comprehensive and continuous oral health education can enhance nurses' confidence in supporting patients. Interprofessional collaboration and clear role definitions with oral health professionals are crucial for improving oral health outcomes in this vulnerable population.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Linda Aimee Hartford Kvael, Heidi Gautun
Summary: Despite growing concerns about health inequality, significant disparities in health and life expectancy persist both within and between OECD countries. While equal access to healthcare can help reduce social differences in health, research shows that older people at the lower end of the social spectrum face more difficulty accessing healthcare services. This study examines social inequality in access to universal healthcare for older people in Oslo, using Bourdieu's theory of practice as a framework, and identifies 15 unique care trajectories from hospital to home via intermediate care.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Giana Carli Lorenzini
Summary: Home care nurses play a crucial role in managing medication for older people, with a preference for automated systems. However, the lack of a common journal system among health care providers and continued use of analogue communication can lead to outdated prescription of medications for patients. There is potential for further research exploring how technology can aid home care nurses in coordinating medication management tasks and receiving updates on medication intake from older patients when not at their homes.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Jonas Czwikla, Alexandra Herzberg, Sonja Kapp, Stephan Kloep, Annika Schmidt, Heinz Rothgang, Falk Schwendicke, Falk Hoffmann
Summary: The study found that in the home care setting, both the objective and subjective oral health scores were higher compared to the nursing home setting, and home care recipients were more likely to have poor oral health than nursing home residents. No significant associations with sociodemographic characteristics were found in relation to oral health.
JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Riikka Salmi, Timo Narhi, Auli Suominen, Anna Liisa Suominen, Satu Lahti
Summary: Clients receiving domiciliary care have poorer perceived oral health and more difficulties with eating and oral hygiene maintenance than non-clients, especially among women who brush their teeth less often.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lina F. Weening-Verbree, Annemarie A. Schuller, Sytse U. Zuidema, Johannes S. M. Hobbelen
Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of an Oral Care Program on home care nurses' attitudes and knowledge, as well as on the oral health of older people. The program significantly improved the oral health of older people, particularly those with full dentures. It also improved the knowledge and attitude of home care nurses, fitting well with their daily work routines. Individual-centered care plans for older people, education of home care nurses, and the expertise of dental hygienists added value to home care nursing.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Mojtaba Vaismoradi, Shazia Jamshed, Stefan Lorenzl, Piret Paal
Summary: To improve the PRN medication management for older people with long-term health conditions in their own home, individualized care plans are needed to reduce dependence on PRN medications, empower family caregivers, and provide support from healthcare professionals. Deprescription and discontinuation strategies should be utilized to reduce PRN medication use, while non-pharmacologic methods should be encouraged for managing physical and psychological problems. Family caregivers should be empowered through role development, education, training, and involvement in decision-making, with support from a multidisciplinary network for supervision, monitoring, and home visits.
RISK MANAGEMENT AND HEALTHCARE POLICY
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Marcella R. Poelman, Henk S. Brand, Laura Foppen, Jan G. A. M. de Visscher, Derk H. Jan Jager
Summary: The study evaluated the content of head and neck cancer education curricula at European dental schools and found significant variations among schools, suggesting the need for a unified teaching programme suitable for all European dental schools.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Z. Assy, F. J. Bikker, O. Picauly, H. S. Brand
Summary: Patients with Sjogren's syndrome utilize a variety of dry-mouth interventions for the relief of oral dryness, such as drinking water and moistening the lips. The study revealed significant associations between different dry-mouth interventions and the perceived dryness in specific regions of the mouth, indicating that intra-oral dryness affects the choice of interventions.
CLINICAL ORAL INVESTIGATIONS
(2022)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Vincent Bos, Femke Crouwel, Petra Waaijenberg, Gerd Bouma, Marjolijn Duijvestein, Hans J. C. Buiter, Henk S. Brand, Henrike M. Hamer, Nanne K. De Boer
Summary: This study aimed to assess whether salivary calprotectin could be used as a non-invasive biomarker to determine disease activity in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases. However, the results showed that salivary calprotectin did not correlate with fecal calprotectin levels and disease activity scores in patients, making it unreliable for assessing IBD activity.
JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL AND LIVER DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Z. Assy, D. H. J. Jager, H. S. Brand, F. J. Bikker
Summary: The study found a correlation between palatal surface area and anthropometric measurements of the head and face, but this correlation varied when participants were stratified based on sex, with only females showing potential for clinical applicability.
SURGICAL AND RADIOLOGIC ANATOMY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Tim A. P. Nai, Burcu Aydin, Henk S. Brand, Ronald E. G. Jonkman
Summary: This scoping review summarizes the available evidence on the applications and material properties of PEEK in orthodontics. The included studies show promising results in developing monolithic and composite (PEEK-NiTi) materials. However, further research is needed on the stability, cytotoxicity, roughness, and mechanical properties of PEEK composites, as well as the mechanical properties and points of failure of PEEK-bonded retainers.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Saskia Kraaij, Jan G. A. M. de Visscher, Ruben C. Apperloo, Kamran Nazmi, Floris J. Bikker, Henk S. Brand
Summary: Salivary stones are calcified structures in the ductal system of salivary glands. The study analyzed the protein composition of submandibular sialoliths and found that proteins, including alpha-amylase, lysozyme, lactoferrin, secretory-IgA, etc., contribute to the formation of sialoliths. The increasing size of a sialolith may cause local inflammation, and lactoferrin may play a new pathophysiological role in the process.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Verena Toedtling, Tim Forouzanfar, Henk S. Brand
Summary: This paper discusses the historical recommendations on mandibular third molar removal from various authoritative institutions and the controversy surrounding this surgical procedure. It also explores the influences of third molar management in the UK, economic evaluations, and the available evidence on tooth removal versus retention. The article highlights the concerns regarding increasing distal surface caries in mandibular second molars associated with asymptomatic, partially erupted third molars and how guidelines based on insufficient evidence have been applied in clinical practice for over 20 years.
BRITISH DENTAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Juliette J. Stolze, Judith C. Raber-Durlacher, Jacqueline Loonen, Jop Teepen, Cecile M. Ronckers, Wim J. E. Tissing, Andrica C. H. de Vries, Sebastian J. C. M. M. M. Neggers, Eline Dulmen-den Broeder, Marry Heuvel-Eibrink, Helena J. H. van der Pal, A. Birgitta Versluys, Margriet van der Loo, Marloes Louwerens, Leontien C. M. S. Kremer, Dorine Bresters, Henk Brand, Martha Grootenhuis, Flora van Leeuwen, Lideke van der Steeg, Geert Janssens, Hanneke van Santen, Margreet Veening, Jaap den Hartoghg, Saskia Pluijm, Lilian Batenburg, Hanneke de Ridder, Nynke Hollema, Lennart Teunissen, Anke Schellekens
Summary: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of self-reported oral problems and the oral health-related quality of life in childhood cancer survivors. The study found that oral complications following childhood cancer treatment are prevalent in CCS, indicating the need for attention to impaired oral health and regular dental visits.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Verena Toedtling, Tim Forouzanfar, Henk S. Brand
Summary: This study aimed to identify the risk factors for the development of radiographic distal surface caries (rDSC) in patients attending routine dental check-ups. It found that partially erupted mesio-angularly impacted mandibular third molars, compromised molar to molar contact points, loss of lamina dura of >= 2 mm, male gender, increasing age, and a higher modified Decayed Missing Filled Tooth score were associated with rDSC.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
K. Hakki Karagozoglu, Anissa Mahraoui, Joseph C. J. Bot, Seunghee Cha, Jean-Pierre T. F. Ho, Marco N. Helder, Henk S. Brand, Imke H. Bartelink, Arjan Vissink, Gary A. Weisman, Derk Hendrik Jan Jager
Summary: Through sialendoscopy, CEUSS was tested for its safety and feasibility in SS patients. The results showed that CEUSS is a safe and feasible treatment that has the potential to increase salivary secretion and reduce xerostomia in SS patients.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Cuicui Fu, Henk S. Brand, Floris J. Bikker
Summary: This scoping review provides an overview of the research and potential applications of carbon dots (CDs) for oral health purposes. The findings show the promising potential of CDs in oral health, including inducing bacterial killing, killing oral cancer cells, and inducing dental pulp and periodontal bone regeneration. CDs have the potential to be utilized in the future for various oral health purposes and have broad-spectrum applicability beyond oral health.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Marcella R. Poelman, Henk S. Brand, Milad Asadi, Sharon Remmelzwaal, Derk H. Jan Jager, Jan G. A. M. de Visscher
Summary: This survey aimed to explore dentists' knowledge about oral mucosal lesions (OMLs). The results show that dentists in the Netherlands do not have sufficient knowledge to accurately diagnose and manage some OMLs, leading to over-referral of benign OMLs and under-referral for potentially malignant OMLs. Clinical guidelines and continuing education may improve dentists' ability to correctly diagnose and manage OMLs.
MEDICINA ORAL PATOLOGIA ORAL Y CIRUGIA BUCAL
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Z. Assy, D. H. J. Jager, H. S. Brand, F. J. Bikker
Summary: In this study, the salivary film thickness and MUC5B levels in various intra-oral locations were investigated in healthy volunteers. The findings demonstrate unequal distribution of the salivary film and MUC5B levels in different regions of the oral soft tissues. Furthermore, there was no association between the palatal surface area and the salivary film thickness.
CLINICAL ORAL INVESTIGATIONS
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Zainab Assy, Floris J. Bikker, Esra Mashhour, Mina Asadi, Henk S. Brand
Summary: This study aimed to explore the preferences of Sjogren's syndrome patients regarding the characteristics of potential new saliva substitutes. The results showed that the most ideal saliva substitute should have a thin-watery consistency, a neutral flavor, be applied as a spray, and provide long-term relief of dry mouth symptoms.
CLINICAL ORAL INVESTIGATIONS
(2022)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Christopher X. W. Tan, Henk S. Brand, Oumaima Qaddour, Paulette M. L. van der Bijl, Nanne K. H. De Boer, Tymour Forouzanfar, Jan G. A. M. de Visscher
Summary: This study found that both gastroenterologists and dentists have limited knowledge about gastrointestinal diseases with oral manifestations, and they believe that interdisciplinary consultation is valuable for optimal treatment of patients. However, the frequency of consultation was considered insufficient by both groups.
CROHNS & COLITIS 360
(2022)
