The Use of a Train-The-Trainers Model to Educate non-dental Healthcare Professionals in Oral Care
Project Categories
Training ＆ Education
Platform
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
Cluster
SingHealth
31 December 2021
To educate non-dental healthcare professionals in oral care. The train-the-trainers model is effective for educating non-dental healthcare professionals.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Training ＆ Education, Learning Theories ＆ Framework, Experiential Learning, Learning Approach, Collaborative Learning, Flipped Classroom, Inter-Professional Education
About this Content
Aims
To educate non-dental healthcare professionals in oral care.
Background
Oral health impacts general health but is often overlooked due to lack of awareness and training.
Methods
Train-the-trainers model with lectures, hands-on practice, and clinical case discussions.
Results
Significant improvement in plaque index for 69% of patients post-intervention.
Conclusion
The train-the-trainers model is effective for educating non-dental healthcare professionals.
Lessons Learnt
Collaborative learning improves sustainability and implementation.
Additional Information
Singapore Healthcare Management 2021 – Shortlisted Project (Risk Management Category).
Keywords
Train-The-Trainers, Hands-On-Practice, Oral Health Assessment, Oral Hygiene Instructions, Clinical Case Discussion, Video.
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | National Dental Centre Singapore |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Dental / Dentistry |
Project Lead(s) | Jingrong Yang |
Project Member(s) | Lean Heong Foo |
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Jingrong Yang - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg (opens in new tab)