Author:
Stevens Tom,Spoors Joanne,Hale Rob,Bembridge Helen
Abstract
Aims and methodWe have audited the impact of a dedicated dental clinic on the oral health needs of an inner-city in-patient psychiatric population. A questionnaire assessing patient perception of oral health was undertaken on in-patient wards before opening a dental clinic on the hospital site and 5 months after.ResultsThe audit suggested improvements in patients' perception of oral health, behaviour directed at oral hygiene and knowledge of accessing services after initiation of a dedicated in-patient dental clinic.Clinical implicationsPsychiatric in-patient settings may provide important opportunities for oral health promotion and intervention. This is a neglected component of in-patient care.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Subject
Psychiatry and Mental health
Cited by
8 articles.
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