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Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults
Published on: February 2, 2020
Ageism combating strategies in oral healthcare: A systematic review
Mariana Sarmet Smiderle Mendes1, Camila Lopes Ferreira2, Maria Aparecida Neves Jardini1
1Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, The Institute of Sciences and Technology of São Paulo State University, São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil.
Purpose:
The aim of this study is to investigate the existing evidence regarding the effectiveness of strategies aimed at combating ageism against older adults among dental students.
Methods:
A systematic review was performed following preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines to identify articles from seven electronic databases: MEDLINE via the PubMed interface, Embase, Age-Line, Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL, and Cochrane.
Results:
Among twenty-four references reporting on ageism among oral health care providers and/or students, only two reported on the outcomes of strategies for combating ageism at dental schools, with a 12-year gap between them. Both studies showed that non-geriatric-specific clinical activities during dental school might reduce ageism among students. Notably, each article used a different tool to assess ageism.
Conclusion:
Although the dental literature calls for action to reduce ageism in many published articles, there is a need for more studies evaluating the outcomes of strategies to combat ageism in oral healthcare.
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