Understanding the relationship between oral health and psychosis: qualitative analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Individuals with psychosis have poor oral health compared with the general population. The interaction between oral health and psychosis is likely to be complex and have important ramifications for improving dental and mental health outcomes. However, this relationship is poorly understood and rarely studied using qualitative methods.

Aims

To explore patient perspectives on the relationship between oral health and psychosis.

Method

The authors recruited 19 people with experiences of psychosis from community mental health teams, early intervention in psychosis services, and rehabilitation units. Participants completed a qualitative interview. Transcripts were analysed with reflexive thematic analysis.

Results

The analysis resulted in three themes: the

SUBMITTER: Turner E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10134239 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature