The perceptions of palliative care medical practitioners towards oral health: A descriptive qualitative study
Amy R. Villarosa,
Meera Agar,
Ariana Kong
et al.
Abstract:Background: Oral health problems are common, but often overlooked, among people receiving palliative care. Aim: To better understand how oral health can be addressed in this population, this study aimed to explore the perceptions of oral health care among medical practitioners who provide palliative care to inform the development of a palliative oral health care program. Design: A descriptive qualitative design was adopted. Setting/participants: A single focus group was conducted with 18 medical practitioners … Show more
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