An evaluation of health workforce models addressing oral health in residential aged care facilities: A systematic review of the literature

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The aim is to systematically review existing literature on workforce models addressing oral health in aged care facilities, focusing on effectiveness and economic feasibility.
Databases including CINAHL, Cochrane CENTRAL, MEDLINE, and others were searched.
Only studies describing an oral health workforce model with clinical interventions and defined outcomes were included.
Analysis followed NHMRC guidelines for both scientific and economic evaluations.
Four distinct workforce models of care were identified.
60% of studies showed short-term effectiveness in improving clinical measures of oral health.
Only one study conducted a comprehensive economic analysis, highlighting the need for further evaluation.

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Systematic review examines effectiveness of oral health workforce models in aged care, suggesting positive impacts on resident health.

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