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    Community Dent Health. 1992 Dec;9(4):343-8.

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

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    Department of Marketing, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland.

    Abstract

    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.

    PMID:
    1486522
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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