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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · European Journal of General Dentistry 2021; 10(02): 84-90
DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1735764
Original Article

Improving Dental Access and Oral Health of Older Adults Living in Residential Care: A Qualitative Research

Samantha Glover
1   Dental Public Health Program Manager, Public Health England, East of England, United Kingdom
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Russell Kabir
2   School of Allied Health, Anglia Ruskin University, United Kingdom
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Abstract

Objectives To explore the access to daily oral care and access to dentistry for those living in a residential care home.

Materials and Methods For this research, a residential care home and a dental practice within the local area to the care home was approached. A total of 45 participants were interviewed.

Statistical Analysis Semi-structured interviews with three separate cohorts were performed, the patients or their friends and families, care home staff, and the dental teams. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis.

Results The three cohorts of patients had similar concerns in accessing the dentists including transport, communication, training, and the need for raised awareness of the importance of oral health. The access to daily oral care was impacted upon by apathy and lack of education or training.

Conclusion Better training is required for care home staff and older people living in care on the importance of oral health. The provision of dental services for this community could be delivered differently with a focus on preventing and maintaining independence as long as possible.

Keywords

oral health - residential care - qualitative - dental access - older adults


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20. September 2021

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