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Derivation of core competencies of advanced practice dental hygienists in the elderly using the Delphi method

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  • Received : 2022.08.10
  • Accepted : 2022.08.24
  • Published : 2022.10.30
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Abstract

Objectives: This study derived the core competencies for developing a curriculum for advanced practice dental hygienists in the elderly. Methods: A Delphi survey was conducted thrice times with 12 subjects engaged in dental hygiene-related activities for the elderly. Results: The item with the highest average in each domain was 'understanding the elderly (mean=5.00)' in basic qualities and attitude competency, 'understanding the oral health characteristics of the elderly (mean=5.00)' in the job competency, and 'development and evaluation of oral health programs for the elderly (mean=4.75)' in job support competency. Conclusions: The core competencies of dental hygienists specializing in the elderly are divided into 3 'basic qualifications and attitude competencies', 'job competencies', and 'job support competencies' 27 sub-competencies are presented.

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This paper was supported (in part) by Research Funds of Korean Dental Hygienists Association in 2021.

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