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Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults
Published on: February 2, 2020
Oral care in nursing practice: a pragmatic representation
Nicole Croyère1, Marie-Noelle Belloir, Lyn Chantler
1Centre National de Ressources Soin Palliatif, Paris. n.croyere@croix-saint-simon.org
Abstract:
Oral care for patients receiving non-specialist palliative care has been reported to be lacking in several respects. The present study explored the oral care social representation of nurses and health-care assistants providing non-specialist palliative care. A mixed methodology utilising a questionnaire and focus groups was adopted. The research identified difficulties in providing oral care in this setting. The participants reported managing their emotions around carrying out oral care. They had resources available and were convinced of the positive effects. However, their personal efficacy needed to be reinforced and they needed to receive positive feedback.
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