‘All I Had to Do Was Open My Mouth Wide’-A Qualitative Exploration of the Acceptability of Photobiomodulation for Oral Mucositis Management in Paediatric Supportive Care
CONCLUSION: Photobiomodulation for OM prevention is acceptable to CYP, their parents, and HCPs during cancer treatment. Exploration of the theoretical facets of this acceptability supports adaptation of services to overcome highlighted challenges to photobiomodulation acceptance. Photobiomodulation services should be designed to reduce burden on healthcare services, with resources developed to support CYP’s autonomy, comprehension and […]
Supervised toothbrushing programmes in England: a national survey of current provision and factors influencing their implementation
Broomhead T, Watt S, El-Yousfi S, Gray-Burrows KA, Shuwihdi HE, Hudson K, Day PF, Marshman Z. Supervised toothbrushing programmes in England: a national survey of current provision and factors influencing their implementation. Br Dent J. 2025 Jan 17. doi: 10.1038/s41415-024-7782-0. Online ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-024-7782-0
Supervised Toothbrushing Programmes: Understanding Barriers and Facilitators to Implementation
CONCLUSIONS: This is the first study to qualitatively explore the barriers and facilitators to STP at all levels of implementation underpinned by an implementation science framework. The findings have strong implications for policymakers who wish to implement STPs, highlighting the need for careful consideration of the adaptability of the programmes, the role of formal and […]
Qualitative research in dental traumatology-A narrative review
Abstract This review highlights the recent contributions of qualitative research in advancing understanding of dental trauma injury and the barriers and enablers to guide policy for improved patient-centred care including transitional care. It summarises the common approaches and methods used and outlines the key factors that guide the appraisal of qualitative studies. It highlights the […]