Publications by authors named "E Palmers"
Article Synopsis
- Older adults in nursing homes often have poor oral health, which can impact their overall well-being, but maintaining good oral hygiene and regular dental check-ups can prevent many issues.
- This study utilized the optimized Oral Health Section of the interRAI to assess the oral health of residents in Flemish and Dutch nursing homes, highlighting the need for caregivers to assist with oral hygiene.
- Results showed notable differences in oral health between Flemish and Dutch residents, with Flemish residents experiencing more issues like chewing difficulties and a greater need for dental referrals and hygiene assistance.
Aims: This study aims to report on the development and validation of the Attitude of Nursing staff towards Oral healthcare for Care-dependent Older adults (ANOCO) questionnaire.
Methods: The development of the ANOCO questionnaire was performed in three stages between 2008 and 2019. In a first stage, domains related to oral healthcare attitudes were identified.
Background: The oral health of care-dependent older people living in residential care facilities is generally suboptimal. To facilitate adequate daily oral care and timely referral to a dental professional, studies emphasise the need for sustainable, structured oral healthcare policies in aged care organisations. The effect of such interventions is often limited or uncertain owing to a lack of understanding of how effective the integration and implementation of the policy has been within the facilities.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe oral health (OH) of care-dependent older people is generally poor. Since caregivers are mainly responsible for older people's daily care, they can be considered important intermediaries to improve their OH by performing regular OH assessments. The interRAI instruments are introduced in 37 countries to assess care needs and facilitate care planning across different health care settings.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Objectives: This study aimed to explore oral health perception and oral care needs, barriers, and current practices as perceived by managers and staff in long-term care organizations for older people in Flanders.
Research Design And Methods: This is a cross-sectional study where 2 questionnaires were developed, one for managers and one for caregivers, and were validated in Flemish long-term care organizations. Descriptive analyses and multivariable generalized linear models evaluated the main outcomes and their associations with determinants such as the size of the organization, the presence of an oral health policy, collaboration with a dentist, among others.