ArticleBMJ open2017
Barriers and facilitators in the integration of oral health into primary care: a scoping review.
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89 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
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- Integrating Oral Health Into Occupational Therapy: Knowledge, Practices, Barriers and Facilitators-A Systematic Review.International journal of dentistry · 2026Review
- Periodontal Medicine 2.0: a framework for evidence-calibrated, integrated and patient-centred care.Frontiers in dental medicine · 2026Article
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Abstract
objectiveThis scoping study has been conducted to map the literature and provide a descriptive synthesis on the barriers and facilitators of the integration of oral health into primary care.
methodsGrounded in the Rainbow conceptual model and using the Levac
resultsFrom a total of 1619 citations, 58 publications were included in the review. Barrier-related themes included: lack of political leadership and healthcare policies; implementation challenges; discipline-oriented education; lack of continuity of care and services and patients' oral healthcare needs. The facilitators of integration were supportive policies and resources allocation, interdisciplinary education, collaborative practices between dental and other healthcare professionals, presence of local strategic leaders and geographical proximity. DISCUSSION AND PUBLIC HEALTH IMPLICATIONS: This work has advanced the knowledge on the barriers and facilitators at each integration domain and level, which may be helpful if the healthcare organisations decide to integrate oral health and dental services into primary care. The scoping review findings could be useful for both dental and medical workforce and allied primary healthcare providers. They could also guide the development of healthcare policies that support collaborative practices and patient-centred care in the field of primary care.
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