Oral health in residential aged care: Perceptions of nurses and management staff

• DOI: 10.1002/nop2.418
• Publication Date: 2019-11-14T06:35:17Z
• Authors: Tiffany Patterson...; Amy R. Villarosa; Ariana C. Kong; Sally Clark; Susan Macdonald; Ravi Srinivas; Jennifer Anlezark; Ajesh George
• Keywords: Oral health care; Aged care; Affect

Abstract Aim This study aimed to explore the perceptions of residential aged care nursing and management staff regarding oral care, develop strategies improve health residents. Design A qualitative approach was used. Methods Two focus groups were conducted with at two facilities transcripts thematically analysed. Results All had an awareness importance health; however, they highlighted significant challenges in current system that affect implementation training practice guidelines facility. High turnover, time constraints, difficulties accessing dental services working together residents, their families external barriers providing care. Staff need for formalized clinical processes efficient referral pathways create a more cohesive