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

• Published in: Community dental health Vol. 9; no. 4; p. 343
• Main Authors: Eadie, D R, Schou, L
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.12.1992
• Subjects: Aged; 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

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...