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Determining and Controlling External Power Output During Regular Handrim Wheelchair Propulsion

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Wheelchair users: a guide for the GDP.

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Wheelchair use is rising in the UK. General dental practitioners (GDPs) can gain confidence and tools to better manage dental care for wheelchair users, deciding whether to treat them or refer them to specialists.

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Area of Science:

Oral health
Disability inclusion in healthcare
General dentistry

Background:

Increasing prevalence of wheelchair users in the UK.
Need for accessible dental care in general dental practices.
Current challenges in triaging wheelchair users for dental treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

To equip general dental practitioners (GDPs) with tools for managing wheelchair users.
To increase GDP confidence in treating or referring patients with mobility impairments.
To facilitate appropriate triaging of wheelchair users within general dental settings.

Main Methods:

Review of current practices for wheelchair user dental care.
Development of a triaging framework for GDPs.
Guidance on assessment and referral pathways.

Main Results:

Provides practical guidance for GDPs.
Aims to improve patient flow and access to care.
Enhances the capacity of general dental practices to serve diverse patient needs.

Conclusions:

General dental practices can effectively manage a significant proportion of wheelchair users.
Appropriate triaging by GDPs ensures optimal patient outcomes.
Increased confidence and tools empower GDPs to provide inclusive dental care.