Oral health assessment in domiciliary care service planning of older people.

Riikka SalmiSatu LahtiMimmi TolvanenRiitta SuhonenTimo Närhi

Published in: Special care in dentistry : official publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry (2019)

OHRIs are not routinely considered in service planning. This study indicated a need for structured guidelines and further education for assess the need for oral home care assistance.

Keyphrases

healthcare
oral health
mental health
quality improvement
palliative care
clinical practice
pain management
affordable care act