Access to oral health care services for children with disabilities: a mixed methods systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Children with disabilities experience poorer oral health and frequently have complex needs. The accessibility of oral health care services for children with disabilities is crucial for promoting oral health and overall well-being. This study aimed to systematically review the literature to identify the barriers and facilitators to oral health care services for children with disabilities, and to propose priority research areas for the planning and provision of dental services to meet their needs.

Methods

This was a mixed methods systematic review. Multiple databases searched included MEDLINE, Scopus, PsycINFO, EMBASE, and CINAHL. The search strategy included Medical Subject Heading (MeSH) terms related to children, disabilities, and access to oral health. Eligibili

SUBMITTER: Alwadi MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11348564 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature