Table 3.
Results of the Second & Third Round Delphi
| ≠ | Item of educational needs of nurses in oral care of hospitalized patients | Important | Consensus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very important | Important | Not important | Agree | Disagree | ||
| n(%) | n(%) | n(%) | n(%) | n(%) | ||
| 1 | Oral Anatomy and physiology | 15 (30%) | 32 (64%) | 1 (2%) | 41 (87%) | 6 (13%) |
| 2 | Learning the signs and symptoms of common oral diseases | 14 (29%) | 29 (60.5%) | 5 (10.5%) | 42 (89%) | 5 (11%) |
| 3 | The relationship between diseases such as respiratory diseases, diabetes, heart disease, etc. and oral health problem | 11 (23%) | 31 (64.5%) | 6 (12.5%) | 8 (17%) | 39 (83%) |
| 4 | Training in managing dental emergencies (Sudden toothache, cheek swelling due to toothache, etc.). | 6 (12.5%) | 27 (56.25%) | 15 (30.25%) | 36 (77%) | 11 (23%) |
| 5 | Learning the drugs that affect oral disorders (methods of treating oral problems, such as in radiotherapy) | 5 (10.5%) | 12 (25%) | 31 (64.5%) | ||
| 6 | Problems with wearing dentures and how to remove them | 10 (21%) | 33 (68.5%) | 5 (10.5%) | 11 (23%) | 36 (77%) |
| 7 | Leaning the oral medications and oral medication administration | 7 (15%) | 34 (75%) | 7 (15%) | 39 (83%) | 8 (17%) |
| 8 | Learning drugs that cause damage to the mouth and teeth | 8 (17%) | 38 (79%) | 2 (4%) | 36 (78%) | 11 (22%) |
| 9 | Familiarity with interventions for controlling halitosis (bad breath) | 8 (17%) | 33 (68.5%) | 7 (14.5%) | 5 (11%) | 42 (89%) |
| 10 | How to use dental consultation and refer to a dentist | 15 (31.25%) | 11 (23%) | 22 (45.75%) | ||
| 11 | Teaching children periodic oral examinations | 12 (25%) | 10 (21%) | 26 (54%) | ||
| 12 | Brushing training for special patients | 2 (4%) | 18 (37.5%) | 28 (58.5%) | ||
| 13 | Patient education for tooth brushing and taking care of the mouth, especially in the elderly patient | 18 (37.5%) | 29 (60.5%) | 1 (2%) | 98 (96%) | 1 (2%) |
| 14 | Teeth fluoride varnish training | 10 (21%) | 5 (10.5%) | 33 (68.5%) | ||
| 15 | Providing oral and dental care for unconscious patients | 36 (75%) | 8 (17%) | 4 (8%) | 38 (81%) | 9 (19%) |
| 16 | Providing oral and dental care for NPO patients | 34 (70.5%) | 8 (17%) | 6 (12.5%) | 40 (85%) | 7 (15%) |
| 17 | Providing oral and dental care for patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy | 41 (85.5%) | 5 (10.5%) | 2 (4%) | 40 (85%) | 7 (15%) |
| 18 | Providing oral and dental care for patients under oropharyngeal candidiasis | 38 (79%) | 9 (19%) | 1 (2%) | 11 (22%) | 36 (78%) |
| 19 | Providing oral and dental care for patients with maxillofacial trauma | 37 (77%) | 10 (21%) | 1 (2%) | 7 (15%) | 40 (85%) |
| 20 | Providing oral and dental care for patients admitted to critical care unit | 41 (85.5%) | 6 (12.5%) | 1 (2%) | 98 (96%) | 1 (2%) |