An exploratory study of barriers to promoting oral hygiene through carers of elderly people

This paper outlines the main findings of an exploratory study into carers' attitudes towards looking after the oral hygiene needs of their elderly patients and relatives. The data were collected using eight group discussions covering a cross-section of carers and carer settings throughout centr...

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Published inCommunity dental health Vol. 9; no. 4; p. 343
Main Authors Eadie, D R, Schou, L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.12.1992
Subjects
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Attitude to Health
Caregivers
Health Behavior
Health Education, Dental
Health Priorities
Health Promotion
Humans
Interpersonal Relations
Nurses
Oral Health
Oral Hygiene
Personnel, Hospital
Professional-Patient Relations
Scotland
Scotland
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Summary:This paper outlines the main findings of an exploratory study into carers' attitudes towards looking after the oral hygiene needs of their elderly patients and relatives. The data were collected using eight group discussions covering a cross-section of carers and carer settings throughout central Scotland. A range of barriers to improving levels of care was identified. The paper concluded that to make positive progress, a comprehensive oral hygiene programme is required to break down these barriers. It is believed that a strong educational policy based upon carers' needs should form the main impetus of such a programme.
ISSN:0265-539X