The Korean Journal of Health Service Management (보건의료산업학회지)

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Effects of Oral Health Promotion Program on Oral Function in the Elderly

구강건강증진프로그램이 노인의 구강건강에 미치는 영향

  • Jang, Jung-Yoo (Department of Dental Hygiene, Andong Science College) ;
  • Lee, Duck-Hee (Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine Kyungpook National University)
  • 장정유 (안동과학대학교 치위생과) ;
  • 이덕희 (경북대학교 의학전문대학원 예방의학교실)
  • Received : 2016.09.26
  • Accepted : 2016.11.19
  • Published : 2016.12.30
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Abstract

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of an oral health promotion program. And suggest that education on oral health should be given by a professional. Methods : Sixty-four people over the age of 65 years were selected from three elderly care facility located in Gyeongsangbuk-do, A city. From June 7 to August 19, 2016, an oral health promotion program was given to two experimental groups (N=21 and 20) for a total of eight times. One program was conducted by a professional and the other by a non-professional although both were considered experts. Additionally, a control group(N=23) was a observed. Results : While both experimental groups showed a positive change from the oral health promotion program, the experimental group that was given the oral health promotion program by a professional showed more positive changes in oral cavity function. Conclusions : By using professionals, it is possible to provide a health promotion program that actively monitors the oral cavity of the elderly as well as provide elderly care services for oral hygiene. Appropriate elderly health policies and oral health business model for elderly are needed.

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