InstructionsSubmit a 4 page (approx.) template on the geriatric patient. The document attached should be downloaded and saved (see below) to your computer. Fill in all appropriate sections and include 2 references (see below) or sources for your information.
The file name should be created like this: DH 113-B, JSmith-geri (your report needs your first initial and last name embedded in the name of the file). Confirm the type of document you submit is accessible on Canvas (Word or PDF) Google docs and Pages will not open within the rubric area.
The Wilkins text has excellent general information about each patient type however the template requires details about each heading area. Students should plan on 4-5 sentences per heading. Students will include at least two peer-reviewed references; typically these are journals and not websites (in addition to your required texts) in APA format, for this assignment.
If a student submits a report after the deadline, this will result in a loss of 10% off the final score for each day it is late OR if they turn in the report after 5 days, the student will receive a “0” for the report.Geriatric Patient Template
Geriatric Patient TemplateGERIATRIC SPECIAL PATIENT REPORT TEMPLATE
Caries risk (diet related-SUGAR IN GRAMS):
Increased carbohydrate consumptionList 1 typical food with grams of sugar in a serving
Root exposure & risk
Recurrent decay & open margins
Systemic conditions/ List specific types (why critical):
Medications (side effects, oral implications)
Common – HBP, Diabetes, Cancer
Typical challenges:
Periodontal risk-Implants & dentures, OHI (implications, cost)
Manual dexterity (age related changes, grasp strength)
Mobility & Activities of Daily Living-(ADL) define & explain why important
Access to dental care:
Family knowledge/history of dentistry
Past experience with dental care
Dental insurance access after retirement
Community loss/isolation from support:
Transportation challenges (no longer driving, uses bus/Uber)
Death of friends/spouse
Elder abuse (signs and symptoms)
Mandatory reporter status (RDH role)
Financial challenges:
Retirement/fixed income
Lack of medical care/insurance
Raising grandchildren/childcare (impact of, stress):
Key approach to discuss:
Listen, consider deficits (hearing/sight/dexterity) give breaks
Comfort in chair (pillows, blanket)
Semi-supine (medication, swallowing)
References
Textbook:
Wilkins, E. (2016). Clinical practice of the dental hygienist. 12th edition, Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA.
Include pages used:
Journal Articles (2 required):
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCARIES RISKincreased intake of carbohydrates in aging population – why? (sugar level in grams-include at least one serving from a typical day), root surface exposure and risk, recurrent decay and open margins
3 ptsExcellent
1 ptsSatisfactory
0 ptsUnsatisfactory
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSYSTEMIC CONDITIONSLIST common ones found in this age range (HBP, diabetes, cancer), medications common in this range & side effects
4 ptsExcellent
2 ptsSatisfactory
0 ptsUnsatisfactory
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTYPICAL CHALLENGESOHI, manual dexterity changes in age, periodontal risks (implants, dentures), mobility & ADL (activities of daily living)
3 ptsExcellent
1 ptsSatisfactory
0 ptsUnsatisfactory
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeACCESS TO DENTAL CAREfamily knowledge/history of dentistry, past experience with dental care (very little or sufficient), dental insurance access
4 ptsExcellent
2 ptsSatisfactory
0 ptsUnsatisfactory
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCOMMUNITY LOSS/ISOLATIONdeath of friends & spouse, lack of driving, other transportation issues (cost), elder abuse (S&S), mandatory reporter status as DH
3 ptsExcellent
1 ptsSatisfactory
0 ptsUnsatisfactory
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFINANCIALfixed income, lack of insurance (medical), retirement, raising grandchildren (impact of and stress related)
3 ptsExcellent
2 ptsSatisfactory
0 ptsUnsatisfactory
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeKEY APPROACHlisten, consider deficits (hearing, sight, dexterity) comfort in chair (pillows, breaks), semi-supine required?
3 ptsExcellent
1.5 ptsSatisfactory
0 ptsUnsatisfactory
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeREFERENCES2 APA Peer-reviewed journal articles + Wilkins pages
2 ptsSatisfactory
2 APA references + Wilkins pages included
0 ptsUnsatisfactory
1 APA reference and/or Wilkins pages not included
2 pts
Total Points: 25