Implementing an oral health policy in long-term care facilities for older adults in Flanders, Belgium: The Oral Health Care Track.
Ellen E PalmersJohanna De Almeida MelloLynn JanssensLuc De VisschereDominique DeclerckJoke DuyckPublished in: Gerodontology (2023)
By using intervention mapping, it was possible to combine behaviour change theories, information derived from needs assessment and earlier experiences into a comprehensive programme to improve the oral health and quality of life of older residents in residential care facilities. Further research is needed to evaluate the use of coaches in the implementation of the Oral Health Care Track.