Owen, J orcid.org/0000-0002-1371-4462, Csikar, J, Vinall-Collier, K et al. (1 more author) (2022) A qualitative exploration of preventive dental advice for parents of children with congenital heart disease. British Journal of Cardiac Nursing, 17 (2). pp. 1-9. ISSN 1749-6403
Abstract
Background/Aims
Children with congenital heart disease are at an increased risk of developing oral disease, which can negatively impact their general health and increase the risk of infective endocarditis. This study explored the preventive oral health advice given to parents of children with congenital heart disease and any barriers that exist to the implementation of this advice.
Methods
Four semi-structured interviews were conducted with parents of children with congenital heart disease, which followed a topic guide that explored personal experiences of oral healthcare provision and the advice received. Interviews were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis was undertaken by one researcher, with themes reviewed by a second.
Results
Improving awareness of oral health was highlighted as being important to participants. The prioritisation of the child's heart condition was also discussed, and participants felt that there were opportunities to develop the multidisciplinary collaboration between dental and cardiac teams. The consistency of messages could also be enhanced, as health advice sometimes contradicted oral health guidance, which could unintentionally increase the child's risk of tooth decay.
Conclusions
Enhancing collaboration between the various disciplines involved in the care of children with congenital heart disease is needed to ensure that appropriate advice and support is given to parents regarding oral health.
Metadata
Item Type: | Article |
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Authors/Creators: |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © MA Healthcare Limited. This is an author produced version of an article published in British Journal of Cardiac Nursing. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | Child health; Congenital heart disease; Infective endocarditis; Oral health |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > School of Dentistry (Leeds) > Applied Health and Clinical Translation (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 14 Apr 2022 11:16 |
Last Modified: | 15 Apr 2022 09:37 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | MA Healthcare |
Identification Number: | 10.12968/bjca.2021.0105 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:185720 |