Introduction

To present a service evaluation of the “Open Wide and Step Inside” oral health programme delivered in Plymouth, UK.

Aim

To develop an oral health programme supporting Key Stage One of the National Curriculum for delivery to children aged 4–6 years in targeted schools.

Methods

The programme was designed and developed in partnership with stakeholders from a range of sectors using a community engagement approach. The programme has been delivered in schools in targeted areas of the city since 2014/15. Outcome (participation of schools and children) and process evaluations were carried out using a range of methods to collect feedback from children, teachers and parents.

Results

School adoption and engagement in the programme has been high exceeding the targets set for implementation. So far over 4000 children have participated in the programme and schools have welcomed support in delivering oral health as part of the national curriculum.

Conclusion

A community engagement approach can be highly valuable in developing oral health programmes that meet community needs through collaborative design and a participatory approach.

中文翻译：

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“Open Wide and Step Inside”学校口腔健康计划的服务评价

介绍

介绍在英国普利茅斯实施的“Open Wide and Step Inside”口腔健康计划的服务评估。

目标

制定支持国家课程第一阶段关键阶段的口腔健康计划，为目标学校的 4-6 岁儿童提供服务。

方法

该计划是与来自各行各业的利益相关者合作设计和开发的，采用社区参与方式。自 2014/15 年以来，该计划已在该市目标地区的学校实施。结果（学校和儿童的参与）和过程评估是使用一系列方法进行的，以收集儿童、教师和家长的反馈。

结果

学校的采用率和参与度都远远超过了为实施设定的目标。迄今为止，已有 4000 多名儿童参加了该计划，学校欢迎支持将口腔健康作为国家课程的一部分。

结论

社区参与方法对于通过协作设计和参与方法开发满足社区需求的口腔健康计划非常有价值。