The francis report – implications for oral care of the elderly
| Autor: | M Petrina Sweeney, Nicholas Beacher |
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| Rok vydání: | 2015 |
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Health Services for the Aged
media_common.quotation_subject Population Oral Health Patient Advocacy Elder Abuse Patient advocacy Care provision Health Services Accessibility Neglect Dental Care for Aged Quality of life (healthcare) Nursing Patient-Centered Care Health care Humans Medicine education General Dentistry Aged media_common Aged 80 and over education.field_of_study business.industry Standard of Care Elder abuse United Kingdom Patient Rights State Dentistry Quality of Life business |
| Zdroj: | Dental Update. 42:318-323 |
| ISSN: | 2515-589X 0305-5000 |
| DOI: | 10.12968/denu.2015.42.4.318 |
| Popis: | Oral health is an essential, yet often neglected, aspect of care in the elderly population. A mouth free of pain and disease which is functional, comfortable and aesthetic improves quality of life. Following the shocking reports of patient neglect and abuse published in the Francis Report, the dental profession must acknowledge that there are longstanding deficiencies in the provision of oral healthcare for the elderly, whether residing in care homes, hospitals or at home with support. It must be a universal goal to improve the care provision for this population through developing a greater understanding and overcoming the multi-factorial barriers to care. This article will highlight the key features of the Francis Report and its significance in the context of oral healthcare provision for the elderly. Clinical Relevance: To provide insight into the oral healthcare needs of the growing elderly population and the necessity of dealing with the current limitations in service provision. |
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