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Journal of Nursing & Care

ISSN: 2167-1168

Open Access

Sucharita Nanjappa

Lecturer in Dental Public Health, Dental Health Services Research Unit,
9th Floor, Dundee Dental Hospital and School, Park Place, DD1 4HN

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  • Research Article
    CHATTERBOX: Developing and Piloting an Interactive Communication Tool kit for Engaging Families with Dental Services
    Author(s): Sucharita Nanjappa and Ruth FreemanSucharita Nanjappa and Ruth Freeman

    Oral health inequalities exist in Scotland and although regular dental attendance contributes to good oral health outcomes, socio-economically deprived families are less likely to attend the dentist even when dental care is provided free of cost. Communication is key to developing good relationships between health care providers and service users, which is influential in ensuring attendance. Aim: To develop a toolkit to facilitate communication between socially excluded parents and Dental Health Support Workers (DHSWs) to aid their dental attendance. Method: Discussions between public health dentists and service designers resulted in an interactive storyboarding toolkit called CHATTERBOX. Results: CHATTERBOX is made up of a timeline base, activity cards and appointment postcards. The activity cards are pictorial representations of everyday family activities and of barriers identified .. Read More»
    DOI: 10.4172/2167-1168.1000215

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