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Outcome variables | Data source | Proposed metrics/indicators |
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Programmatic strategies | | |
Integration of individualized oral care plan | Focus group and key informant narratives Administrator diary studies Document review (e.g., policy) | Thematic analysis Proportion of residents in whom oral care is discussed during care planning meetings |
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Oral assessments | Oral care activities records | Summary data |
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Professional dental care | Oral care activities records | Use of referral systems (e.g., to dentist) |
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Daily mouth care protocol | Focus group and interview narratives Diary studies Oral care activity records | Thematic analysis Oral care product use |
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Material indicators of program uptake | Dental supply inventory Dental supply orders | Summary data |
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Nonmaterial indicators of program uptake (e.g., time allotment formal and informal practices) | Focus group and key informant narratives Diary studies Document review | Thematic analysis |
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Organizational culture | | |
Behavior/attitudes of staff toward delivery of oral care | Focus group and key informant narratives AWS Care provider and administrator diary studies | Thematic analysis Mean change in AWS scores |
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Satisfaction/acceptability of staff/residents/families | Focus group narratives and interviews | Pre/postintervention comparison of themes and patterns |
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Staff knowledge of oral health | Posteducation knowledge uptake questionnaires | Attendance at orientation and education in-service Pre/posteducation knowledge (scores) |
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Organizational values | Key informant narratives Document review | Pre/postcomparison of themes and patterns |
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