A5056370642- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Dental Education, Practice, Research
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Disability Rights and Representation
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Social and Cultural Dynamics
- Empathy and Medical Education
- Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Oral health in cancer treatment
- Healthcare innovation and challenges
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- Obesity and Health Practices
King's College London
2016-2025
Guy's Hospital
2015-2024
Oxford Brookes University
2024
University of Dental Medicine
2010
St Thomas' Hospital
2008
University of Roehampton
2005
University of Surrey
2005
St George's, University of London
2002
St George's Hospital
2000
Introduction The context for the review of loneliness and social isolation in later life is that ‘successful aging’ ‘quality life’. term life‘ includes a broad range areas there little agreement about definition term. Models quality from identification ‘life satisfaction’ or ‘social wellbeing’ to models based upon concepts independence, control, cognitive competence. However, regardless how concept defined, research has consistently demonstrated importance family relationships ‘good
This study examines the prevalence of loneliness amongst older people in Great Britain, and makes comparisons with findings studies undertaken during last five decades. In addition, risk factors for are examined using a conceptual model vulnerability protective derived from depression. Loneliness was measured self-rating scale, measures socio-demographic status health/social resources were included. Interviews 999 aged 65 or more years living their own homes, sample broadly representative...
Every year, 10,000 infants are born in the United States with sensorineural deafness. Deaf children of hearing (and nonsigning) parents unique among all world that they cannot easily or naturally learn language their speak. These face tough choices. Should seek a cochlear implant for child? If so, should also to sign? As pediatricians, we need help understand risks and benefits different approaches parent-child communication when child is deaf [corrected].
Loneliness has been consistently identified as one of the specific ‘social problems’ which accompanies old age and growing older: 90 per cent general population Britain feel that loneliness is a problem associated with age. There widespread presumption isolation have become more prevalent in period since Second World War result decline multi-generation households changes family structure. This paper examines accuracy this stereotype considers if current cohorts older people are likely to...
Older people are increasingly retaining their natural teeth but at higher risk of oral disease with resultant impact on quality life. Socially deprived more and yet less likely to take up care. Health organisations in England Wales exploring new ways commission provide dental care services general for vulnerable groups particular. This study was undertaken investigate barriers perceived by older socially inner city area where uptake low identify methods minimising support health.A...
ABSTRACT Aims This study aimed to link patients’ experience of oral health the International Classification Functioning. Data were analyzed from a previous qualitative exploring and perception mouth, health, functioning, social environment among adults with disabilities complex conditions. Methods Results Eighteen participants took part in 17 semi‐structured interviews that transcribed verbatim. All meaningful concepts identified transcripts these linked ICF items using established rules....
The extent and nature of loneliness in later life does not show a consistent relationship with gender. Our study investigates whether there are differences the amongst older men women contemporary Britain. Loneliness was measured using self-report four-point scale nationally representative survey people aged 65+ living community. Survey response rate 77 per cent sample 999 approximates to that general population. Approximately half our 53 were women. Compared males significantly more likely...
This paper explores the practice of patient-centred care (PCC) within dentistry. The aim this research was to explore barriers and opportunities dentists face in practicing PCC.The results N = 20 thematically analysed, in-depth semi-structured qualitative interviews with a range working across clinical teaching positions large UK dental school are presented.PCC generally considered positive, be embraced concept which believe they daily absence any formal training. PCC presented deliver...
Abstract Background Comparative optimism, the belief that negative events are more likely to happen others rather than oneself, is well established in health risk research. It unknown, however, whether comparative optimism also permeates people’s expectations and potentially behaviour during COVID‐19 pandemic. Objectives Data were collected through an international survey (N = 6485) exploring thoughts psychosocial behaviours relating COVID‐19. This paper reports UK data on optimism. In...
Older people represent a growing and diverse section of the population. As age increases, are more likely to experience health mobility problems be at higher risk developing oral disease. Nevertheless, few older utilise primary healthcare services. It is therefore important understand value place on dental services inform providers planners care. This research was conducted as part study identify potential ways minimising barriers care in people.To explore perceptions amongst living socially...
This paper highlights the process of transition to a female majority for dentistry, examines various influences on this trajectory, and considers implications profession, health systems patients, as well individual dentists. celebratory has been facilitated by educational that provide both males females with equal opportunities is supported legislation, societal change spanned decades. In crossing gender representation threshold, we have outperformed doctors nationally. order embrace our...