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Table 2 Primary categories extracted in the qualitative content analysis of the first round

From: Nurses’ educational needs in the oral health of inpatients at Yazd Province in Iran: a Delphi study

Primary Categories

Number of codes

1

Oral Anatomy and physiology

24

2

Familiarity with the signs and symptoms of common oral diseases

20

3

The relationship between diseases such as respiratory diseases, diabetes and oral health problem

10

4

Teaching dental emergencies (Sudden toothache, cheek swelling due to toothache.)

18

5

Introducing drugs that affect oral disorders (methods of treating oral problems, such as in radiotherapy)

18

6

Education of periodic examination of the mouth

10

7

Problems with wearing dentures and how to remove them

8

8

Familiarity with prescribed medications for oral problems and oral medication administration

25

9

Introducing drugs that cause damage to the mouth and teeth

36

10

Familiarity with interventions controlling bad breath (halitosis)

5

11

How to use dental consultation and refer to a dentist

11

12

Teaching children periodic oral examinations

5

13

Mouthwash training

12

14

Brushing training for special patients

30

15

Patient education for tooth brushing and taking care of the mouth, especially in the elderly patient

40

16

Teeth fluoride varnish training

5

17

Providing oral and dental care for unconscious patients

30

18

Providing oral and dental care for NPO patients

32

19

Providing oral and dental care for patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy

22

20

Providing oral and dental care for patients under oropharyngeal candidiasis

8

21

Providing oral and dental care for patients with maxillofacial trauma

13

22

Providing oral and dental care for patients admitted to critical care unit

41

23

Education of proper nutrition

10

24

Electric toothbrush

3

25

Flossing

6

26

Community health education and oral and dental care

5

27

Providing oral and dental care for pregnant mothers

2