TSA for scoping review of oral health promotion among older adults

BACKGROUND

The global population is rapidly ageing. There are more than 700 million people aged 65 years and over in 2019, and this number is expected to double by 2050. Oral health is a critical component for healthy ageing. It is a foundation of quality of life, enables us to eat, communicate, and breathe. Moreover, oral health is closely associated with NCDs, and contributes to preventing frailty.

However, the burden of oral diseases is high that is affecting 3.5 million population, and 26% of older adults aged 65-89 years old were estimated to have no teeth globally. Despite the importance of oral health for older adults, there is a lack of evidence on the effective of oral health promotion for older adults which can be provided in primary health care settings. This scoping review aims to identify the characteristics of effective oral health promotion activities for older adults, identify knowledge gaps, and develop and confirm the subsequent systematic review question.

PURPOSE/SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE OF THE ACTIVITY

The healthy ageing unit seeks a research team to conduct a scoping review on oral health promotion for older adults.

DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES TO BE CARRIED OUT

Output 1 Conduct a scoping review on the oral health intervention for older adults

Deliverable 1.1 Present on progress and literature review findings

Deliverable 1.2 Write up and submit the study findings in a form of a report or scoping review draft to WHO WPRO AGE by April 30th, 2022

Deliverable 1.3 Present study results at WHO WPRO AGE meetings and stakeholder consultation meetings in May

Deliverable 1.4 Summarize and submit the meeting discussion with stakeholders in a form of a report in May 31st, 2022

Output 2 Publish study findings in a peer-reviewed academic journal

Deliverable 2.1 Draft manuscript for publication in a peer-reviewed academic journal and share with WHO WPRO AGE by May 31th 2021

Deliverable 2.2 Submit a manuscript for publication in a peer-reviewed academic journal (aim for publication in at least one peer-reviewed academic journal)

METHODS TO CARRY OUT THE ACTIVITY

Literature review

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

Essential:  Advanced university degree public health or dental health

Desirable: Good understanding of geriatric oral health

EXPERIENCE

Essential: 5 or more years of conducting researches in public or dental public health fields

Desirable: Good experience in literature review

TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Strong academic, data analysis, and evaluation background

Strong written and communication skills (coordination, report writing, academic manuscript writing, presentation)

LANGUAGES

Fluent in written and spoken English.

COMPETENCIES

Communicating in a credible and effective way

Producing results

Fostering integration and teamwork

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Duration of contract: January 2022 - 31 May 2022

APPLICATIONS

Qualified and interested specialists should submit their Company Profile {for institutional applications}, cost and project proposal and Expression of Interest {cover letter} to the Supply Officer through WP RO UNGM at < wproungm@who.int > by 24 November 2021. 

The cover letter should outline how their experience and qualifications make them a suitable candidate for this position and should include their proposed daily consultancy fee and availability.

Please use Tender Notice No. 154867 as subject to all submissions. Only successful candidates will be contacted.