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Health professionals' perceptions, barriers and knowledge towards oral health care of dependent people in nursing homes: a systematic review.
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- Pharmacists' role in recognising medication-related oral health risks in aged care: a qualitative study of pharmacists' and dentists' perspectives.International journal of clinical pharmacy · 2026Article
- Oral Health, Polypharmacy and Nutritional Status in Institutionalized Dementia Patients: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study.Biomedicines · 2026Article
- Co-Existence of Divergent Oral Care Approaches in Danish Aged Care: A Qualitative Study.Gerodontology · 2026Article
- Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Oral Care for Residential Older People Among Healthcare Providers in Macao.Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Oral Self-Care as a Preventive Strategy in Medicated Older Adults: Biological Mechanisms, Genetic Susceptibility, and Public Health Implications.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Management perceptions on oral health policies in nursing homes using the interRAI instrument: a SWOT analysis.BMC geriatrics · 2026Article
- Oral health in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: are physicians prepared to integrate it into routine care?Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Relationship between oral health literacy and oral frailty among older adults in nursing homes: a latent profile analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Nursing Dental Coping Belief Scale among Portuguese healthcare professionals (NDCBS-PT): validation and associated factors.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Oral health care for frail older adults in nursing homes from a management perspective: a survey-based study.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Age-Related Decline of Gastric Secretion: Facts and Controversies.Biomedicines · 2025Review
- Professional Brushing Following Shortened Outreach Periodontal Therapy in Nursing Home Residents: A Prospective Extension Study With Historical Comparisons.Special care in dentistry : official publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric DentistryArticle
- The Relationship Between the Awareness of Nursing Staff in Geriatric Institutions and the Dental Health of Residents: A Systematic Review.SAGE open nursingReview
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Abstract
Introduction: This review aimed to evaluate the perceived barriers, knowledge, and training, of different health care professionals in relation to the oral health of dependent people in nursing homes and access, as well, how this data was evaluated. Methods: Three electronic databases-PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, and LILACS-were searched independently by two researchers for relevant studies published up to December 2023. Articles were selected according to the established inclusion and exclusion criteria, and a total of 35 studies were included. Results: Findings from the Nursing Dental Coping Belief Scale studies revealed disparities between training and daily oral health care, with experienced nurses experiencing challenges. Barriers described were categorized and included resident-related issues, organizational challenges, and caregiver-related difficulties. Most caregivers reported inadequate training, often informal or experiential, although they are involved in the hygiene of the older adult, with tooth brushing and denture cleaning being the most common practices. Low oral health literacy coexisted with recognition of the importance of oral health care. Conclusion: The findings advocate for targeted interventions, standardized training, and improved support systems to improve oral health care for the older adult in diverse health care settings.
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