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KMID : 1020220230230030147
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Journal of Korean Society of Dental Hygiene
2023 Volume.23 No. 3 p.147 ~ p.156
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A survey on the oral recognition and oral functional rehabilitation exercise program demand among elderly day and night care center worker
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Choi Yong-Keum
Yun Ji-Hye
Eun-Kyung
Jeon Hyun-Sun
Park Hyang-Ah
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Abstract
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Objectives: This study aimed to identify the operation status of dementia and oral care programs in day and night care centers across the country, degree of awareness of care workers, and demand for oral functional rehabilitation exercise (OFRE) programs.
Methods: A questionnaire survey was conducted targeting day and night care center workers regarding their general characteristics, awareness of dementia, the oral cavity, necessity of OFRE, and awareness of program utilization.
Results: The perceptions of dementia and oral health among workers and the demand for OFRE education were confirmed.
Conclusions: Developing and applying continuous worker education and OFRE programs to improve the oral health of the older adults in day and night care centers.
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KEYWORD
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Aged, Day care, Dementia, Oral health, Questionnaires, , Rehabilitation
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