Stiefel D J
J Dent Educ. 1979 May;43(5):262-70.
Lack of practitioner training is considered a major reason for dental neglect of disabled persons. The feasibility of instruction in the care of the disabled for dental and dental hygiene students at the undergraduate level was demonstrated in a prototype program encompassing a continuum of didactic courses, clinical experiences in extramural and intramural settings, inservice training and continuing education, interdisciplinary activities, and evaluative research. Successful implementation of such a program required developing and using appropriate support systems, such as instructional materials, social services, public relations, and monitoring of care delivery. A format combining specific courses with inclusion of disability subject matter in existing courses appeared to be advantageous in intergrating the program into the dental curriculum. Evaluation data indicated the value of undergraduate training in improving access to dental care for the disabled patient.
缺乏从业者培训被认为是残疾人牙齿保健被忽视的主要原因。一个包含一系列理论课程、校外和校内临床实习、在职培训和继续教育、跨学科活动以及评估研究的原型项目证明了为本科牙科和口腔卫生专业学生提供残疾人护理教学的可行性。成功实施这样一个项目需要开发和使用适当的支持系统，如教学材料、社会服务、公共关系以及对护理服务的监测。将特定课程与在现有课程中纳入残疾相关主题相结合的形式，似乎有利于将该项目融入牙科课程。评估数据表明了本科培训在改善残疾人患者获得牙科护理机会方面的价值。
