Resumen
Este estudio investigó las perspectivas, la formación y las prácticas de los profesionales de la salud que trabajan con niños con fibrosis quística (FQ) en cuanto a la salud oral.
Los resultados mostraron que la mayoría de los profesionales de la salud (75%) rara vez o nunca revisan o discuten la salud dental de los pacientes con FQ.
Además, muchos informaron carecer de habilidades y conocimientos para examinar los dientes y discutir la salud dental.
La falta de tiempo y la falta de capacitación fueron citadas como barreras comunes para proporcionar atención dental adecuada.
Se sugiere una mejor integración de la atención dental dentro del equipo multidisciplinario a través de la mejora de la formación profesional y el aumento de las prácticas de remisión.
Salud oral en pacientes con CF: Colaboración interdisciplinaria en fisioterapia
La salud oral es fundamental en pacientes con CF y requiere atención por parte del fisioterapeuta. Una clínica de fisioterapia debe fomentar la colaboración interdisciplinaria para garantizar una salud integral. Así, se logra un enfoque completo en el tratamiento y prevención de problemas derivados de la CF.
Abstract original
Oral health and cystic fibrosis in pediatrics: A survey of health professionals
Background: Children with cystic fibrosis (CF) are usually managed by hospital-based, multidisciplinary teams (MDTs). This study aimed to investigate oral health perspectives, training, and practices of health professionals working with children with CF.
Methods: Data were collected through an online survey distributed to health professionals caring for children with CF by the CF Director in 12 Australian hospitals. The questions related to perspectives, training, and dental referral/advice relating to oral health for children with CF. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics.
Results: Forty-four participants (26 physicians, 8 nurses, 6 physiotherapists, 2 dieticians, 1 psychologist, and 1 pharmacist) completed the survey. Most (n = 33, 75%) indicated they rarely/never check or discuss dental health. Of those who did, most reported lacking skills to inspect teeth and discuss dental health. Frequently reported barriers were lack of skills, training, knowledge, and time. Most respondents (n = 30, 68%) indicated they rarely/never recommend patients to see the dentist. The most frequently reported barrier to referrals was not considering it part of their role (43%).
Conclusions: Closer working relations between CF units and dental teams may remove barriers that prevent non-dental clinicians from supporting patients with CF maintain oral health. Better integration of dental care within the MDT through improved professional training, increased referral practices, and availability of digital resources may help to improve dental care for all children, including children and adolescents with CF.
| Autores | Delia Chin Lochana Ramalingam Joanne Harrison Mihiri Silva |
| revista | Pediatr Pulmonol |
| DOI | 10.1002/ppul.26395 |