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KMID : 1020220230230040311
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Journal of Korean Society of Dental Hygiene
2023 Volume.23 No. 4 p.311 ~ p.321
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A qualitative research on the needs for oral care according to the subjective oral health status of the elderly
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Moon Sang-Eun
Hong Sun-Hwa
Lee Bo-Ram
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Abstract
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Objectives: The purpose of this study was conducted an in-depth analysis of the subjective oral status and oral care needs according and problems of the elderly.
Methods: A phenomenological research method was from April 13 to 30, 2023, 15 elderly people aged 65 or older in Gwangju and Jeolla regions were surveyed.
Results: He was experiencing oral changes such as difficulty chewing, dry mouth and indigestion, sensitive teeth, smell of fear and feeling sensitive when eating sweet or cold food. They were burdened by the financial difficulties of dental treatment costs, the inconvenience caused by frequent visits, and the pain experienced during treatment. Realized the need for necessity of oral care education, and their confidence was restored through dental treatment. It was necessary the image recovery of dentistry, and they wanted to maintain oral health through the expansion of treatment health insurance.
Conclusions: Consequently, it is necessary to develop a practical oral health management program for the elderly based on social communication regarding of the elderly and to expand health insurance coverage.
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KEYWORD
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Elderly, Geriatric oral health assessment index, Qualitative research
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