A literature review of oral health awareness among caregivers in aged care facilities

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A literature review of oral health awareness among caregivers in aged care facilities

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RESEARCH QUESTION The aim of this study was to review the literature that analyses the knowledge, awareness and attitudes of caregivers working in residential homes regarding oral health. ABSTRACT The population of older people is growing at an exponential rate, and the number of elderly entering aged care facilities is also increasing. The health challenges of advancing age increase the dependency of this population group on others for care needs. There is an undeniable correlation between o...

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Research paper

Research format

Master Dissertation

Thesis level

Masters

Date created

2020

Creator

Justus, Linimol

URL

https://hdl.handle.net/10652/5755

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older people / oral health / aged care facilities / care givers / attitudes / literature reviews / elder care / Aged health care / Residential client care

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