Oral health care among nursing home residents in Avon

Frenkel, Heather; Harvey, Ian; Newcombe, Robert G.

doi:10.1111/j.1741-2358.2000.00033.x

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“…32,41,42 Randomised control led trials provide the gold standard of evidence as to the effec tiveness of an intervention. 43 This study demonstrated that a domiciliary denture service improved oral health related quality of life of housebound edentulous elders.…”

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The effect of a domiciliary denture service on oral health related quality of life: a randomised controlled trial

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The effect of a domiciliary denture service on oral health related quality of life: a randomised controlled trial

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“…Studies have shown that between two-thirds and threequarters of nursing home residents require assistance with oral hygiene measures. 5,6 It has also been shown that over 70% of such individuals had not seen a dentist for over five years, and a third of patients have denture-related stomatitis. 6 Other studies of institutionalised elderly patients have shown untreated dental caries levels in over 70%, 7 and loose dentures and periodontal problems in almost half of the patients studied.…”

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“…5,6 It has also been shown that over 70% of such individuals had not seen a dentist for over five years, and a third of patients have denture-related stomatitis. 6 Other studies of institutionalised elderly patients have shown untreated dental caries levels in over 70%, 7 and loose dentures and periodontal problems in almost half of the patients studied. 8 Older people are less likely to complain about oral or dental conditions unless they are in pain and Wardh et al 9 found that elderly residents were generally not concerned about their oral health.…”

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The knowledge of healthcare professionals regarding elderly persons' oral care

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Objective The aim of this study was to compare the knowledge and views of nursing staff on both acute elderly care and rehabilitation wards regarding elderly persons' oral care with that of carers in nursing homes. Subjects One hundred nurses working on acute, sub-acute and rehabilitation wards for elderly people (Group 1) and 75 carers in nursing homes (Group 2) were surveyed. Design A semi-structured questionnaire. Results Similar percentages of each group of nurses were registered with a dentist (86% and 88% respectively), although more hospitalbased nurses were anxious about dental treatment compared with the nursing home group (40% and 28% respectively). More carers in nursing homes gave regular advice about oral care than the hospitalbased nurses (54% and 43% respectively). Eighteen per cent of each group thought that edentulous individuals did not require regular oral care. Eighty-five per cent of hospital-based nurses and 95% of nursing home carers incorrectly thought that dentures were 'free' on the NHS. Although trends were observed between the two groups, no comparisons were statistically significant (Chi-square; level p < 0.05). Conclusions Deficiencies exist in the knowledge of health care workers both in hospital and in the community setting, although the latter were less knowledgeable but more likely to give advice to older people.

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“…11 Oral health services should not be provided just in response to demand but organised and developed to provide continuous adequate care. We need to address the deficiencies in providing oral health care services to this growing proportion of the population.…”

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Who will provide dental care for housebound people with oral problems?

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2003

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There are currently 9½ million people in England and Wales over retirement age and nearly 4 million of these are over 75 years. 1 Age itself is not a disease and 70% of the population over 65 are functionally independent. However, ageing is associated with an increase in the prevalence of chronic disease and disability 2 and 20% of people over 65 years are frail and a further 10% are functionally dependent, either homebound or institutionalised. 3 The implications of this demographic change on oral health has been investigated. Reports show oral health for the well elderly is improving, 4 creating a demand for dental services, which this group are able to access, but maintenance of oral health and access to dental treatment is a problem for disabled elderly people, who, for their daily activity are dependent on carers.

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Oral health care among nursing home residents in Avon

Cited by 127 publications

References 28 publications

The effect of a domiciliary denture service on oral health related quality of life: a randomised controlled trial

The effect of a domiciliary denture service on oral health related quality of life: a randomised controlled trial

The knowledge of healthcare professionals regarding elderly persons' oral care

Who will provide dental care for housebound people with oral problems?

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