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Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults
Published on: February 2, 2020
Summary
Demand for Domiciliary Oral Healthcare (DOHC) is rising. Dental teams need specific skills, training, and awareness of equality and diversity to provide patient-centred DOHC effectively.
Area of Science:
- Oral Health
- Healthcare Services
- Public Health
Background:
- Growing demand for Domiciliary Oral Healthcare (DOHC).
- Need for specialized skills and equipment for quality, patient-centred care in challenging environments.
- Integration of DOHC within broader health and social care agendas, including equality, diversity, and human rights.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the increasing need for Domiciliary Oral Healthcare (DOHC).
- To emphasize the importance of appropriate skills, equipment, and patient-centred approaches in DOHC.
- To underscore the necessity of effective marketing, community engagement, and team training for DOHC provision.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on DOHC provision and challenges.
- Analysis of current health and social care policies related to DOHC.
- Discussion of best practices for service access and team training.
Main Results:
- Significant demand for DOHC requires specific skills and equipment.
- Effective DOHC commissioning must align with equality, diversity, and human rights principles.
- Marketing and community engagement are crucial for service accessibility.
- Comprehensive training is essential for the dental team.
Conclusions:
- Dental teams must possess the necessary skills for DOHC.
- Familiarity with effective care pathways is vital for successful DOHC provision.
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