Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene (한국치위생학회지)

Korean Society of Dental Hygiene (한국치위생학회)
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A qualitative study on the present working conditions of dental hygienists and the oral health awareness of older adults with dementia - Focus group interviews -

치과위생사의 치매노인 구강건강관리 실태 및 인식에 관한 질적 연구 - 포커스 그룹 인터뷰 적용 -

  • Jung, Eun-Seo (Department of Dental Hygiene, Shinhan University) ;
  • Choi, Yoon-Young (Artificial Intelligence Big Data Medical Center, Yonsei University Wonju College) ;
  • Lee, Kyeong-Hee (Department of Dental Hygiene, Shinhan University)
  • 정은서 (신한대학교 치위생학과) ;
  • 최윤영 (연세대학교 원주의과대학 인공지능 빅데이터의료센터) ;
  • 이경희 (신한대학교 치위생학과)
  • Received : 2020.10.16
  • Accepted : 2021.01.25
  • Published : 2021.02.26
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Abstract

Objectives: This study investigated the working conditions of dental hygienists and their challenges in providing oral care to older adults with dementia using focus group interviews. Methods: We collected data for approximately a month beginning from August 2020 and divided the study subjects into two groups: the health dental hygienist and the clinical dental hygienist groups. A total of 11 subjects participated in this study. Results: The oral health management of older adult patients with dementia has not been efficiently carried out in local communities or dental medical institutions. In addition, dental hygienists encounter difficulties in managing the oral health of these patients and hope to actively learn more about their special cases. Conclusions: Based on the results of this study, it is necessary to develop a manual or program for the professional implementation of oral health interventions for older adults with dementia.

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본 연구는 2020년도 정부(과학기술정보통신부)의 재원으로 한국연구재단 연구비 지원에 의하여 수행된 결과임(NRF-2018R1A2B6006701).

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