Dietitians' Experiences of Providing Oral Health Promotion to Clients with an Eating Disorder: A Qualitative Study.

Patterson-Norrie, T; Ramjan, L; Sousa, MS; George, A

Dietitians' Experiences of Providing Oral Health Promotion to Clients with an Eating Disorder: A Qualitative Study.

Patterson-Norrie, T Ramjan, L Sousa, MS George, A

Permalink

Publisher:: MDPI AG
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2022, 19, (21), pp. 1-18
Issue Date:: 2022-10-30

Open Access

Copyright Clearance Process

Recently Added
In Progress
Open Access

This item is open access.

Adobe PDF

Download full textAdobe PDF (382.65 kB)

View on publisher's site

View statistics

Full metadata record

Field	Value	Language
dc.contributor.author	Patterson-Norrie, T
dc.contributor.author	Ramjan, L
dc.contributor.author	Sousa, MS
dc.contributor.author	George, A
dc.date.accessioned	2022-11-29T02:40:34Z
dc.date.available	2022-10-22
dc.date.available	2022-11-29T02:40:34Z
dc.date.issued	2022-10-30
dc.identifier.citation	International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2022, 19, (21), pp. 1-18
dc.identifier.issn	1660-4601
dc.identifier.issn	1660-4601
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/163806
dc.description.abstract	(1) Background: Eating disorders (EDs) can seriously impact oral health, leading to irreversible dental damage. Dietitians play a key role in the care of people with an ED and are well-placed to promote oral health. However, there is currently little understanding of how dietitians perceive their role in this space. This study aimed to explore the perceptions and role of dietitians in providing oral health promotion to their clients in an ED clinical setting. (2) Methods: This descriptive qualitative study used semi-structured interviews to explore the perceptions of 14 registered dietitians practicing across seven states in Australia. Participants were recruited using a combination of purposive and snowball sampling. A hybrid thematic analysis approach was undertaken to identify and describe the key themes generated from the data. (3) Results: Generally, dietitians were insightful and knowledgeable of the oral health issues that clients with an ED may be experiencing. However, dietitians' practices across education, screening, and referrals were inconsistent. Challenges such as inadequate training, unknown referral pathways, and clear guidelines were cited as significant barriers to practice. (4) Conclusions: The results reinforce the need for education and the development of targeted strategies that address challenges to oral health promotion in dietetic practice.
dc.format	Electronic
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	MDPI AG
dc.relation.ispartof	International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.3390/ijerph192114193
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subject.classification	Toxicology
dc.subject.mesh	Dietetics
dc.subject.mesh	Feeding and Eating Disorders
dc.subject.mesh	Health Promotion
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Nutritionists
dc.subject.mesh	Oral Health
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Nutritionists
dc.subject.mesh	Health Promotion
dc.subject.mesh	Oral Health
dc.subject.mesh	Dietetics
dc.subject.mesh	Feeding and Eating Disorders
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Dietetics
dc.subject.mesh	Oral Health
dc.subject.mesh	Health Promotion
dc.subject.mesh	Nutritionists
dc.subject.mesh	Feeding and Eating Disorders
dc.title	Dietitians' Experiences of Providing Oral Health Promotion to Clients with an Eating Disorder: A Qualitative Study.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	19
utslib.location.activity	Switzerland
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/IMPACCT
utslib.copyright.status	open_access	*
pubs.consider-herdc	false
dc.date.updated	2022-11-29T02:40:32Z
pubs.issue	21
pubs.publication-status	Published
pubs.volume	19
utslib.citation.issue	21

Abstract:

(1) Background: Eating disorders (EDs) can seriously impact oral health, leading to irreversible dental damage. Dietitians play a key role in the care of people with an ED and are well-placed to promote oral health. However, there is currently little understanding of how dietitians perceive their role in this space. This study aimed to explore the perceptions and role of dietitians in providing oral health promotion to their clients in an ED clinical setting. (2) Methods: This descriptive qualitative study used semi-structured interviews to explore the perceptions of 14 registered dietitians practicing across seven states in Australia. Participants were recruited using a combination of purposive and snowball sampling. A hybrid thematic analysis approach was undertaken to identify and describe the key themes generated from the data. (3) Results: Generally, dietitians were insightful and knowledgeable of the oral health issues that clients with an ED may be experiencing. However, dietitians' practices across education, screening, and referrals were inconsistent. Challenges such as inadequate training, unknown referral pathways, and clear guidelines were cited as significant barriers to practice. (4) Conclusions: The results reinforce the need for education and the development of targeted strategies that address challenges to oral health promotion in dietetic practice.

Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item:

http://hdl.handle.net/10453/163806