Interprofessional collaboration on oral health for frail home-dwelling older people: a focus group study on needs and barriers experienced by general practitioners and community pharmacists.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the increased risk of deteriorating oral health among older individuals, dental attendance often declines over time in frail home-dwelling older people (FHOP), resulting in a significant burden of untreated oral disease. Literature highlights the importance of interprofessional collaboration to address oral health problems in ageing societies, emphasising the potential roles of general practitioners (GPs) and pharmacists. However, there is currently limited evidence regarding (a) their engagement in oral health and (b) the perceived needs and barriers in contributing collectively to the oral health of FHOP. Therefore, this study aims to explore the needs and barriers perceived by GPs and pharmacists regarding interprofessional collaboration on oral health for FHO

SUBMITTER: Hoste N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12351776 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature