کد مقاله کد نشریه سال انتشار مقاله انگلیسی نسخه تمام متن
3136763 1584985 2014 8 صفحه PDF دانلود رایگان
عنوان انگلیسی مقاله ISI
At-home oral care for adults with developmental disabilities : A survey of caregivers
ترجمه فارسی عنوان
مراقبت از دهان در خانه برای بزرگسالان مبتلا به اختلالات رشد: یک نظرسنجی از مراقبت کنندگان
موضوعات مرتبط
علوم پزشکی و سلامت پزشکی و دندانپزشکی دندانپزشکی، جراحی دهان و پزشکی
چکیده انگلیسی

ABSTRACTBackgroundLittle is known about effective at-home oral care methods for people with developmental disabilities (DDs) who are unable to perform personal preventive practices themselves and rely on caregivers for assistance.MethodsA convenience sample of 808 caregivers (84.5 percent paid, 15.5 percent family members) who accompanied adults with DDs (20 years or older) to appointments at a specialized statewide dental care system completed computer-assisted personal interview surveys. The authors used these data to investigate caregivers' at-home oral care experiences and to explore differences between caregivers who were paid and those who were family members.ResultsCaregivers reported that a high proportion (85 percent) of dentate adults with DDs received assistance with tooth cleaning. They also reported a high prevalence of dental problems, and low adherence to brushing (79 percent) and flossing (22 percent) recommendations. More caregivers reported that they felt confident assisting with brushing than with flossing (85 percent versus 54 percent). Family members and paid caregivers differed with respect to confidence and training.ConclusionsAt-home oral care, particularly flossing, presents substantial challenges for adults with DDs. Solutions must be tailored to address the different experiences and distinct needs of the family members and paid caregivers who assist these adults.Practical ImplicationsCaregivers play an important role in providing at-home oral care, and they must be included in efforts to improve oral health outcomes for people with DDs.

ناشر
Database: Elsevier - ScienceDirect (ساینس دایرکت)
Journal: The Journal of the American Dental Association - Volume 145, Issue 10, October 2014, Pages 1018–1025
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