Interventions addressing functional abilities of older people in rural and remote areas: a scoping review of available evidence based on WHO functional ability domains.

Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) encourages healthy ageing strategies to help develop and maintain older people's functional abilities in five domains: their ability to meet basic needs; learn, grow, and make decisions; be mobile; build and maintain relationships, and contribute to society. This scoping review reports the available evidence-based interventions that have been undertaken with people ≥ 50 years of age in rural and remote areas and the outcomes of those interventions relevant to enhancing functional ability.

Methods: The scoping review was undertaken following the JBI methodology.

Health literacy and self-management in people with coronary heart disease: a systematic review protocol.

Objective: The objective of the review is to assess the association between health literacy levels and self-management behaviors in people with coronary heart disease.

Introduction: Initiating and maintaining self-management behaviors following a coronary event can be challenging. The capacity to initiate behavioral changes requires adequate health literacy, which is the ability to understand and use health care information to make appropriate health decisions.

Educational programs to improve nurses' knowledge, attitude, and practice in adolescent and young adult health: An integrative review.

Objective: Nurses working in adolescent health often lack educational opportunities to develop their knowledge and practical skills to address the challenges faced by adolescents and young adults. This integrative review synthesised the evidence from peer-reviewed research that focused on educational programs to improve nurses' knowledge, attitude, and practice in adolescent and young adult health.

Design: The five-stage framework by Whittemore and Knafl guided the integrative literature review and was reported according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis (PRISMA) statement.

The codesign of implementation strategies for children's growth assessment guidelines in the dental setting.

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.

Oral cancer risk behaviours of Indian immigrants in Australia: a qualitative study.

Objective: Oral cancer is widespread in South Asia, particularly India. In Australia, Indians are one of the fastest-growing communities. This study aimed to explore the oral cancer-related knowledge, attitudes and practices of Indian immigrants in Australia.

Perceptions and Practices of General Practitioners towards Oral Cancer and Emerging Risk Factors among Indian Immigrants in Australia: A Qualitative Study.

Background: In Australia, Indian immigrants are one of the fastest-growing communities. Since oral cancer is widespread in India, the indulgence of Indians in customs of areca (betel) nut use in Australia may be linked to the recent rise in oral cancer cases. Since GPs (general practitioners) are primary healthcare providers, it is pivotal to ensure the oral cancer awareness of GPs.

Aboriginal Health Workers Promoting Oral Health among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women during Pregnancy: Development and Pilot Testing of the Grinnin' Up Mums & Bubs Program.

Background: this study aimed to develop and pilot test the model of care, Grinnin' Up Mums & Bubs, to train Aboriginal Health Workers to promote oral health among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pregnant women.

Methods: Participatory Action Research was employed to develop the different components of the model (oral health promotion resources, training workshop, and a culturally safe referral pathway to dental services). The model was piloted (pre-post), using an embedded mixed-methods design, to determine the acceptability, satisfaction, and any recommendations made by seven Aboriginal Health Workers at an antenatal service in Western Sydney, Australia.

A Qualitative Study Exploring the Experiences and Perspectives of Australian Aboriginal Women on Oral Health during Pregnancy.

The aim of this study was to explore whether oral health was an important consideration for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women during pregnancy, whether oral health could be promoted by Aboriginal health staff, and strategies that would be appropriate to use in a new model of care. A qualitative descriptive methodology underpinned the study. All participants in this study identified as Aboriginal, with no Torres Strait Islander participants, and were from New South Wales, Australia.

Professional success of men in the nursing workforce: An integrative review.

Aim: To identify and summarize evidence of objective achievements and subjective indicators associated with professional success of men in nursing.

Background: Despite being a minority group, men in nursing are purported to enjoy hidden advantages.

Evaluation: In this integrative review, studies from seven databases were retrieved and independently evaluated using the quality appraisal tools in accordance with PRISMA guidelines.

COVID-19 vaccination intention in the first year of the pandemic: A systematic review.

Aims And Objectives: To synthesise evidence regarding vaccination intention, identify factors contributing to vaccine hesitancy among healthcare professionals and the general populations globally.

Background: As COVID-19 vaccine becomes available worldwide, attention is being directed to community vaccine uptake, to achieve population-wide immunity. A number of factors have been reported to influence vaccine intention.

A retrospective study of the Hall technique for the treatment of carious primary teeth in Sydney, Australia.

Objectives: The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the outcome of preformed metallic crowns (PMC) utilizing the HT in carious primary molars for children treated within public dental clinics across the Sydney region.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective cohort study was designed, whereby two investigators evaluated 113 primary molars treated with HT PMCs involving 71 participants (aged between 5 and 11 years) after a minimum of 6 months post treatment. The mean time elapsed between crown placement (treatment) and the review was 1.

Oral Health Status, Knowledge, and Behaviours of People with Diabetes in Sydney, Australia.

This study assessed self-reported oral health status, knowledge, and behaviours of people living with diabetes along with barriers and facilitators in accessing dental care. A cross sectional survey of 260 patients from four public diabetes clinics in Sydney, Australia was undertaken using a 35-item questionnaire. Data were analysed using SPSS software with descriptive and logistic regression analyses.

Patient perceptions of oral health care following stroke: a qualitative study.

Background: Stroke is a serious cerebrovascular disease and is one of the world's leading causes of disability. Maintaining good oral health is a challenge among those hospitalised after stroke. A multidisciplinary approach to oral care involving non-dental professionals can be beneficial in improving oral health outcomes for patients.

"Connecting the dots" - The transfer of bioscience knowledge by new graduate nurses to the clinical setting: A qualitative study.

Background: Little is known regarding the transfer of bioscience knowledge gained during undergraduate nursing studies into clinical practice.

Objective: To explore the experiences of new registered nurses in applying bioscience concepts in their day-to-day nursing practice.

Design: Descriptive qualitative design.

Psychometric evaluation of the 11-item English language usage scale in commencing nursing students.

Background: Globalisation has increased the number of students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds enrolling in nursing programs where English is the primary medium of instruction. These students may experience challenges with English language usage and need to be identified early to ensure academic success.

Objective: To develop and test the psychometric properties of a self-report English language usage scale (ELUS-11).

"Got to build that trust": the perspectives and experiences of Aboriginal health staff on maternal oral health.

Background: In Australia, models of care have been developed to train antenatal care providers to promote oral health among pregnant women. However, these models are underpinned by Western values of maternity care that do not consider the cultural needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. This study aimed to explore the perceptions and experiences of Aboriginal health staff towards oral health care during pregnancy.

Student engagement using multiple-attempt 'Weekly Participation Task' quizzes with undergraduate nursing students.

Background: Student engagement is essential to quality learning. Regular formative assessment tasks can support positive student engagement attitudes and behaviours towards learning.

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the relationships of regular, recurrent delivery of online quizzes in promoting student engagement and academic performance.

Knowledge, attitudes and practices of South Asian immigrants in developed countries regarding oral cancer: an integrative review.

Background: Oral cancer is a growing problem worldwide, with high incidence rates in South Asian countries. With increasing numbers of South Asian immigrants in developed countries, a possible rise in oral cancer cases is expected given the high prevalence in their source countries and the continued oral cancer risk behaviours of immigrants. The aim of this review is to synthesise existing evidence regarding knowledge, attitudes and practices of South Asian immigrants in developed countries regarding oral cancer.

Implementing and evaluating the effectiveness of an oral health module for the bachelor of midwifery program at an Australian university.

Objective: Although guidelines recommend antenatal care providers such as midwives promote oral health during pregnancy, oral health training is not routinely provided in undergraduate midwifery curricula. The aim of this study was to implement an oral health module into an Australian undergraduate midwifery program, and evaluate its effectiveness in improving the oral health knowledge and confidence of midwifery students.

Design: Pre-test post-test study (2015-2017).

Perceptions and practices of general practitioners on providing oral health care to people with diabetes - a qualitative study.

Background: Poorly controlled diabetes leads to multiple complications including oral health problems. General practitioners (GPs) are at the forefront of management of chronic diseases in primary health care. Diabetes guidelines encourage a proactive role for GPs in oral health complications management in people with diabetes, yet little is known about this area of care.

The effectiveness of guideline implementation strategies in the dental setting: a systematic review.

Background: Guideline implementation has been an ongoing challenge in the dental practice setting. Despite this, there are no reviews summarising the existing evidence regarding effective guideline implementation strategies in this setting. In order to address this, this systematic review examines the effectiveness of guideline implementation strategies in the dental practice setting.

Clarity, confidence and complexity: Learning from mental health nurses' experiences of events involving physiological deterioration of consumers in acute inpatient mental health settings.

Aims And Objective: To capture the experiences of nurses in relation to the acutely physiologically deteriorating consumer.

Background: Improving the physical health care of consumers with mental illness has been widely adopted as a priority for mental health nursing. Much of the effort thus far has focused on routine screening, prevention and treatment of common comorbidities including cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus and cancer.

The oral health of Indigenous pregnant women: A mixed-methods systematic review.

Background: Western models of care to improve the oral health of pregnant women have been successfully implemented in the healthcare setting across various developed countries. Even though Indigenous women experience poorer pregnancy and birth outcomes compared to other women, these models have not been developed with Indigenous communities to address the oral health needs of Indigenous pregnant women. This review aimed to understand the oral health knowledge, practices, attitudes and challenges of Indigenous pregnant women globally.

Effectiveness of preventive dental programs offered to mothers by non-dental professionals to control early childhood dental caries: a review.

Background: Early childhood caries is a common chronic childhood disease and maternal oral health is a risk factor. Improving the oral health behaviours of pregnant women/young mothers can positively influence the oral health of children and reduce their caries risk. Such preventative strategies have been undertaken by non-dental professionals producing mixed results encompassing various interventions across the perinatal period.

The role of dental practitioners in addressing overweight and obesity among children: A scoping review of current interventions and strategies.

Introduction: With the growing prevalence of childhood obesity worldwide, there is a need for interventions to identify and address overweight and obesity in childhood. Although guidelines recommend general practitioners routinely screen for overweight and obesity among children, research suggests this is often not done. To address this, dental practitioners may be able to play a role in identifying and addressing overweight and obesity among children.