Serban, S. T. , Simon, S. E., Vinall-Collier, K. and Douglas, G. V.A. (2021) Foundation dentists supporting vaccination programmes in England. British Dental Journal, (doi: 10.1038/s41415-021-3758-5) (PMID:PMC8670617)
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Abstract
Background: In 2020/21, as part of the COVID-19 pandemic response and for the first time in England, newly qualified foundation dentists (FDs) were trained to participate in flu and COVID-19 vaccination programmes to offer additional workforce capacity. The largest of these efforts was in Yorkshire and the Humber where 106 FDs were trained and ready to mobilise. The aim of this service evaluation was to appraise the use of FDs in delivering vaccinations. Methods: Mixed methods using an online questionnaire to FDs and in-depth remote interviews conducted with host organisations, Public Health England, Health Education England and others. Results: The questionnaire response rate was 89% (n = 94), with 54 FDs having participated in vaccinations at a rate of 50-100 vaccines per day. All were confident with flu vaccine administration and most (n = 44/54) with COVID-19 vaccination. Eleven stakeholder interviews were conducted. Main barriers included the siloed delivery of dental care from other health services, resulting in collaborative barriers and a lack of understanding about the profession's skillsets. Facilitators included host organisations' capacity to hold multiple honorary contracts and provide competency sign-off. Conclusion: Utilising the dental workforce to deliver vaccinations was feasible at a time of crisis and when trainees' access to dental patients was limited.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Serban, Dr Stefan |
| Authors: | Serban, S. T., Simon, S. E., Vinall-Collier, K., and Douglas, G. V.A. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing > Dental School |
| Journal Name: | British Dental Journal |
| Publisher: | Nature Publishing Group |
| ISSN: | 0007-0610 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1476-5373 |
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