A culture shock in dental hygiene: Exploring the management of oral health after head and neck cancer.
Kelsey A PatemanArosha T WeerakoonMartin D BatstonePauline J FordPublished in: International journal of dental hygiene (2018)
Strong self-efficacy and financial and spousal support enhanced the management of oral health, whereas difficulty managing competing issues post-treatment, such as psychological and financial stress, limited participants' capacity to prioritize and manage oral health. Policy initiatives are needed to address the structural barriers caused by a lack of timely access to general and preventive dental care post-treatment.