Let us talk about it: An exploratory qualitative study of older adults' priorities for oral health in North West England

Author:

Cook Neil1ORCID,Kelly Aengus12ORCID,Kanagasingam Shalini1,Tagiyeva Nara13

Affiliation:

1. School of Dentistry University of Central Lancashire Preston UK

2. Peninsula School of Dentistry University of Plymouth Plymouth UK

3. Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Liverpool UK

Abstract

ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to explore oral health experiences and priorities in a diverse group of adults aged over 60 in North West England, an area with high oral health inequality.MethodsParticipants were selected using purposive sample from multiple settings across the North West: community, primary dental care and residential care home. Data were collected between October 2018 and March 2019 and involved eight focus groups and three individual interviews with a total of 47 participants. The data were analysed using thematic analysis.ResultsFour key themes were identified. The first was issues important to people over 60, which included the appearance of one's teeth, communication, continuity of care and the treatment experience. These were informed by two further themes, past experiences of treatment, which were not always favourable, and perceived barriers, such as accessing NHS dentistry, cost, physical access and oral care in institutional settings. The fourth, connected theme focussed on how oral healthcare messages for different audiences should be disseminated.ConclusionsThere are shortfalls in the provision of oral healthcare to older adults in the UK. Communication and continuity of care with a trusted oral healthcare provider are key priorities for this population. However, our participants felt that current public provision of dental services is not meeting their needs.

Publisher

Wiley

Subject

Geriatrics and Gerontology,General Dentistry

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