Meulen, A. van der (Anke) (2011) Tandje Hoger? : onderzoek naar de kennis en attitude van de specialist ouderengeneeskunde over de mondzorg bij vepleeghuisbewoners. thesis, Dentistry.
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Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge and attitude of geriatrics concerning dental healthcare of residents of a nursing home. Materials and Methods: Through Verenso a questionnaire circulated among specialists in geriatric medicine. The questionnaire contained 17 questions about knowledge, inclusion criteria was 13 correct answers. Data concerning attitude were performed using explorative factor analysis and reliability analysis. In addition, for both knowledge and attitude has been looked at the significance of a number of independent variable, for example man/wife, using the Mann Whitney test (p=0,05). Results: Through the newsletter of Verenso 1162 specialist in geriatric medicine were asked to fill in a questionnaire. The outcome was that 47 questionnaires returned. Respondents find, through the priority they give to the subject, oral health for elderly in nursing homes important. Conclusion: On the basis of this study it is shown that the knowledge of geriatrics about the influence of (bad) oral health on overall health is sufficient. However the overall knowledge of oral health by elderly is insufficient. A majority of the respondents consider it important that the coming year changes regarding the dental care of nursing home residents take place. And that the issue becomes higher on the agenda within the profession. Keywords: Oral health, specialist in geriatric medicine, nursing home, knowledge, attitude.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Thesis) |
|---|---|
| Supervisor name: | Begeleider: and Schaub, Prof. R.M.H. |
| Faculty: | Medical Sciences |
| Date Deposited: | 25 Jun 2020 10:49 |
| Last Modified: | 25 Jun 2020 10:49 |
| URI: | https://umcg.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/981 |
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