Dental Hygiene Process of Care Flashcards
what is the significance of the ADPIE process of care
identify and address cause of issue, not just symptoms
improve patient outcomes
to validate our professional judgements and decisions
fulfill legal, ethical responsibility
the dental hygiene treatment plan for each patient must include
a dental hygiene diagnosis
patient centered goals/objectives
planned sequence of activities
patient participation
informed consent for treatment
which task connects the assessment to diagnosis
circle all assessment findings within appropriate human needs headings
diagnostic phase focuses on
patient conditions, behaviours or risk factors
derived from data collected during assessment
the diagnostic phase is necessary for
creating goals
making a care plan
providing appropriate implementation
evaluating outcomes
what is a dental hygiene diagnosis
involves use of critical thinking skills to reach conclusions about clients dental hygiene needs based on all available assessment data
protection from health risks
the need to avoid medical contraindications to DH care, including the need to be protected from health risks related to DH care
freedom from fear and stress
the need to feel safe and be free from fear and emotional discomfort in oral healthcare environment
freedom from head and neck pain
the need to be free from physical discomfort in the head and neck area
wholesome facial image
the need to feel satisfied with one’s own oral-facial features and breath
skin and mucous membrane integrity of head and neck
the need to have intact, functioning skin, oral mucous membranes, and periodontium, which defends again harm, trauma, and reflects adequate nutrition
biologically sound and functional dentition
the need to have intact, functioning teeth and restorations that defend against microbes and reflect adequate nutrition
conceptualization and problem solving
the need to grasp ideas to make sound decisions about one’s oral health
responsibility for oral health
the need for accountability for one’s oral health; interaction between one’s motivation, physical capability, and environment
