Developing a Population Health Project Plan

This report analyzes oral health practices for patients who are 70 plus at Happy Valley aged care facility and has objectives to enhance dental attendance and oral care habits by 25%. It includes strategies, stages of process, impact, and outcome evaluation.

Developing a
Population Health
Project Plan

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY..................................................................................................................................3
Objectives 1:................................................................................................................................4
Objective 2:..................................................................................................................................5
Health promotion project in stages of process, impact and outcome..........................................6
Recommendations............................................................................................................................7
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................7
REFRENCES...................................................................................................................................7
Books and Journal........................................................................................................................7

INTRODUCTION
Evaluation is a way of studying a programmer, activity, intervention, or initiative in order
to determine how effectively it meets its objectives. In a program or initiative, evaluations can
assist evaluate what works effectively and what could be improved.In health promotion and
disease prevention programs, there are several types of evaluation Process, evaluation is a sort of
formative assessment in which the type, amount, and quality of program activities or services are
assessed(Keleher H. & MacDougall, 2016). Short- and long-term program objectives might be
the focus of outcome evaluation.This report will going to analyze the oral health practices for
patients who are 70 plus happy Valley aged care facility.And along with this, this report has
some objective in order to enhance and improve the dental attendance by 25% and to improve
the oral care habits for participants who are 70 years or above 70 years by 25%.
MAIN BODY
Happy Valley it care facility in Waga Waga is situated in the capital of the Riverina who
see residential care.In the Happy valley aged care There are several kinds of amount of care
which are received by the person is determined by what is required to maintain their normal
lifestyle that include support or supervision with the normal activities of daily living life
grooming clothing transportation eating bathing and many more.So this report has some goal and
objectives in order to enhance the oral care habits for participants and to enhance the dental
attendance by 25%.
Goal:To increase self-efficacy in oral health practices for patients who are 70+ at happy valley
aged care facility by 25% in one year.
Objectives:
 To increase oral care habits for participants who are 70 years + by 25% within one year
duration
 To increase dental attendance by 25% within one year duration
Concept of health promotion evaluation is involving the systematic examination and
assessment of the initiative project features and effects. In order to develop the appropriate
information which can be further use for more improvement and effectiveness? In context to the
health promotion evolutional is the key element, of improvement and designing.The planning

and implementation of the efficacy in oral health practices for patientswas done with the brief
analysis of the target group health condition and their needs, and its accomplish was further
evaluated in the project task. In order to interpretation the outcomes and results of the project
there is few objectives and strategies which are adopted by them which helps to effectively
accomplish the goals.
Objectives 1:
Oral health has a huge impact on the quality of life, general health, and well-being of
elderly individuals. Older adults are more likely to have tooth loss, decay (dental caries), gum
disease (periodontitis), dry mouth (xerostomia), and oral malignancies.The inability of the
patient to maintain appropriate oral hygiene practises, such as frequent brushing and flossing of
teeth to eliminate plaque and tartar, is typically the reason of poor oral hygiene. Poor oral
hygiene and dental problems can also be caused by certain diets (sugars and acidic meals) and
behaviours (such as smoking).People who have poor blood sugar management are more likely to
develop dental issues including inflammation and gum disease. This is due to the fact that too
much glucose (sugar) in saliva promotes the growth of germs in the mouth. Gum disease appears
to have an impact on blood sugar management in diabetics. Toothaches, gum disease, and tooth
loss may all be avoided with proper senior dental care(Wallace, Wallace, & Cockrell, 2010).
Healthy teeth also make it easier for elderly people to consume and enjoy their food. There are
few strategies which are adopted by the company in order to make senior dental care a priority
and which are mentioned below:
Tooth rotting is a common problem. Plaque, which is created by bacteria, damages the
enamel of the teeth and creates cavities. Dry mouth is one of the reasons why elderly people are
more likely to have cavities.Saliva protects teeth and prevents germs, but dry mouth is a negative
effect of several medications widely used by seniors, such as antidepressants, asthma
medications and many more. So it’s very important for them to Maintain the cleanliness of your
dentures. Remind them to clean their dentures on a regular basis and to take them out at night.
Gum disease is a condition that affects the teeth and gums. On the basis Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention opinion, two out of every three seniors aged 65 and up has gum disease
(CDC). Periodontitis, or severe gum disease, can cause painful, bleeding gums, chewing issues,
and tooth loss, between other health issues.In order to overcome the problems the good Dental

Care help them to prevent gum disease so that they can feel better. In order overcome the
diseases they schedule daily or regular dentist visit. As Visiting the dentist on a regular basis
might help you avoid dental issues and keep your teeth healthy. Also they encouraging them to
eat healthy so that it will prevent tooth decay and some other issues and problems.
Objective 2:
The state of one's health has a direct impact on one's general health and quality of life.,
dental illness is a frequent basis of medical and emergency department visits. Medications and
prevalent chronic conditions in seniors, such as diabetes or heart disease, increase the risk of
dental issues (Karimy, 2020).It is very important for them to conduct good senior Dental Care
because that will help them to prevent from common problems like gum disease tooth loss and
many more. Healthy teeth are also support the others to enjoy their food and it in and better
Manner. That is why it is very important in essential for the adults to make dental health as a
Priority so that they can improve their oral health. There are several strategies adopted by them
so that they can improve the dental attendance by 25%. As they are providing get free Dental
Services at 8 care facility so that older adults schedule there dentist visit full stop as regular
appointments help them and prevent them for many kinds of dental problems and keep them
healthy. it is very important for the aged care facility to motivate there patient to take for each
healthy diet so that it will help them to overcome the problems and improve their health in an
appropriate manner (Sanders, 2007).Along with the htl facility also provided mobile dental clinic
services every six months so that that will help them to keep their teeth and gums healthy. As the
dentist are very important for the older because it helps them to analyse a variety of disease and
they diagnose and treat the problems which are facing by the person and which are affecting their
teeth their lives and their Jaws (Wallerstein, 2006). By using mobile dental clinic IT act as a
reminder that will support them tourist schedule their appointments with the dentist so that they
cannot avoiding their dental appointments because avoiding dental appointments can cause
myriad of preventable oral health problems. Patients who fail to take good care of their mouth by
not going or visiting a dentist on a particular time it create impact in affecting their teeth and also
develop in less in their body parts. There are some major health condition that is associated to the
oral health disease like stroke heart disease diabetes breast cancer and many more. So it is very
important for them to double up awareness and consciousness among their patients so that they

can become more aware and never neglect a proper care of their mouth because it is very
important for them to do appropriate and regular care in order to avoid the body problems.
Health promotion project in stages of process, impact and outcome
With the successful and coordinated work of key stakeholders and budgets, the oral health
promotion project in its stages of process, impact, and outcomes evaluation was completed. For
the project's evolutional outcome, effective interpretation of the findings is carried out, as well as
an analysis of the project's problems and the implementation of a solution to handle those
challenges. This survey will include questions to help better understand oral health practises and
nutrition in neighbourhood. The information gathered is totally confidential. We will keep all
information private and secure. Maintain privacy and integrity before the celebration of local
participation, the first stage in the project process was to develop a strong partnership with key
target group (refugee persons). So, for that study, a vulnerable group of eight recently arriving
community members was chosen who came from diverse ethical backgrounds and spoke just
rudimentary English. In order to promote oral health standards, dental professionals and nurses
worked on the initiative. This was attributed to the increased connection of oral health and the
risk of cardiovascular problems, making it difficult to convey critical information to the
immigrant population (Sansnee Jirojwong, Pranee Liamputtong, 2008). On the basis of the
aforementioned methods and goals, work was completed, and two types of surveys, before and
post, were conducted to assess the impact. Pre-presentation service was provided by a
questionnaire that was administered to people of various ages, with five members belonging to
the 36-45 age range, according to the results. They don't go to the dentist, and eight of the eleven
participants believe they aren't well-informed on the importance of dental health. There isn't a
single member who is aware of the health services and how to get them. Six members say yes to
the services being used in the future, while others say nay. The estimated consequences and
results of the project aim are illustrated using a questionnaire administered to ten members of the
target group and ten questions. Because nine out of ten participants say they are motivated, the
project succeeds in motivating the target population to reach good oral hygiene behaviours.
Brushing of the teeth is improving in the target group, with six members confident in their
abilities, although other members require language translation for better comprehension (Tapsell,
Linda 2019). Seven of the ten participants feel that their comprehension of healthy eating habits
has improved, indicating that the experiment was successful.

Recommendations
Following are some recommendations for oral health promotion in the context of the
refugee group or community based on the aforementioned evaluation of the goals and their
achievement.
 More improvements to health-care services are needed. Gaining access to education and
facilities – Future projects should ensure that they implement current health-care policies
and services, as well as a brief overview of oral health services.
 Alternative oral care services education- There are a variety of oral health care options
ranging from medicines to neural care techniques such as cloves, oil pulling, hydrogen
peroxide, natural tooth paste, and baking soda. On which they are required to focus.
 More effective presentation on the necessity of dental visits- In future oral health projects
for the target population, more effective, understandable, and appealing presentations
should be used to raise community knowledge and efforts about dental visits.
CONCLUSION
According to the findings of the study, and to enhance their understanding as well as their
dental health hygiene practices. This initiative was carried out and completed using a variety of
aims and tactics aimed at educatingResidents in Aged Care Facility about oral health care
services.As a result of the project's evaluation, several gaps have been discovered in the form of
hurdles such as language difficulties, the need for alternate oral care, and improved access to oral
health services, for which recommendations have been made.

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Sanders (2007): Social determinants of oral health: conditions linked to socioeconomic
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Sansnee Jirojwong, Pranee Liamputtong (2008). Population Health, Communities and Health
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