Developing a Multilayer Framework for Integrating Oral Health into General Health: A Scoping Review from Oral Healthcare Workers’ Perspectives
: This scoping review synthesizes five integration domains and four cross-cutting strategic directions for embedding oral health within broader healthcare systems. By conceptualizing integration across macro, meso, and micro levels, the study provides a structured framework that may serve as a reference for policymakers, educators, and health service leaders. The findings highlight potential enablers, such as coordinated governance, workforce development, digital infrastructure, and community engagement, which could support integration.
Authors
- Peivand Bastani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0412-0267)
- Manori Dhanapriyanka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0762-0213)
- Diep Ha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5440-4452)
- Ratika Kumar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0205-1309)
- Hongmei Xie
Institutions
- The University of Queensland (AU)
- Flinders University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Healthcare
- Published
- 2026-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare14070918
- Primary Topic
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Australian Dental Association