Bridging Knowledge and Preparedness: The Role of Education and Symptoms in Nurses' Competency for Temporomandibular Disorder Care
Significant gaps in nurses' TMDs competencies come from disparities in educational resources. Although knowledge enhances preparedness, personal symptom experiences may undermine this enhancement. Strengthening TMDs education and supporting nurses' symptom management are essential to improving confidence and competency in TMDs care.
Authors
- Wenjing Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8722-2269)
- Zejin Liu
- Shufang Du (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3829-5126)
- Xin Xiong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2175-0970)
- Yi Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8451-6079)
- Yanyu Sun
Institutions
- Sichuan University (CN)
- West China Hospital of Sichuan University (CN)
- Stomatology Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Oral Rehabilitation
- Published
- 2025-09-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/joor.70045
- Primary Topic
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00