Kelsey Pateman

Queensland Health · Metro North Hospital and Health Service

Composite free flaps represent the cornerstone for the repair of osseous defects in the head and neck. For many patients, there are often multiple defect-suitable donor sites that may be utilised as part of the reconstructive process. Therefore, to optimise patient outcomes, an evidence-based approach to donor site selection is required to maximise...

Australian and international findings report pharmacy staff are motivated to expand and undertake new roles in public health and expressed a strong interest in providing oral healthcare services to the community. We sought to describe consumer experiences within primary oral healthcare, and views about pharmacy staff roles and boundaries in providi...

Objectives The literature describing the oral health of people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is scant and the findings equivocal. The aim of this study was to describe the oral health and oral self‐care behaviours of people living with MS and compare it to the Australian population. Methods Participants enrolled with the Australian MS Longitudinal...

Objectives Managing oral health after the treatment for head and neck cancer requires meticulous daily oral hygiene practices, and regular professional dental care; however, the individual factors and health system structures required to achieve oral health are often not well considered. This study aimed to explore how oral health was understood an...

The relationship between homelessness and ill health is complex, and many risk factors for homelessness such as unemployment, low income, and substance abuse are also risk factors for poor oral health. In order to overcome barriers to access dental care, previous studies have recommended integrating dental care, referral pathways, and information w...

Objective Head and neck cancer treatment affects quality of life. There are differences in quality of life outcomes and perceived supportive care needs between cancer patients living in metropolitan and regional–remote areas. This study investigated quality of life over the first 6 months following head and neck cancer diagnosis and observed differ...

Background: The aim of this study is to understand how left-handed (LH) dental students perceive their education and identify areas for improvement in their training. Methods: All LH students in their senior clinical years of their programs, at the nine Australian dental schools, were invited to participate in the study, by completing an online qu...

Background: Many medications used to manage multiple sclerosis (MS) affect oral health. This review aimed to identify the oral side effects of the current drugs recommended in Australia to treat MS and make dental practitioners aware of the range of symptoms. Methods: The Australian Therapeutic Guidelines and the Australian Medicines Handbook we...

Cancer; oncology; quality of life; qualitative; UW-QoL; head and neck

Objectives: The symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) can affect oral care and access to dental services, but there is limited literature describing the oral health and perceived oral healthcare needs of people with MS. This study aimed to explore the oral health experiences, oral health behaviours and barriers to accessing dental care perceived by...

Aim: To explore how smoking and smoking cessation is perceived within the context of disadvantage, across a broad cross section of defined populations vulnerable to social disadvantage. Design: Qualitative focus groups with participants recruited through community service organisations (CSO). Setting: Metropolitan and regional settings in Quee...

Introduction: The high prevalence of tobacco smoking among people living with HIV (PLHIV) is a significant cause of premature mortality and ill health for this population. High relapse rates have been noted among PLHIV, suggesting harm reduction approaches such as long-term substitution with less harmful nicotine products may be warranted. However,...

Oral health is essential to general health and well-being and is severely impacted by head and neck cancer (HNC) and its treatment. This study aimed to describe how people who have been treated for HNC cope with altered oral health and function and to identify their supportive care needs. A qualitative, descriptive approach was used. Data was colle...

This review aims to systematically review the literature describing quality of life (QoL) outcomes and support needs in patients with oral cancer along the cancer trajectory. This is needed to form an evidence base for the design of interventions that enhance outcomes for this group. Six electronic databases were searched. The results were screened...