Oral health care for frail older adults in nursing homes from a management perspective: a survey-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Oral diseases and poor oral hygiene are prevalent among frail older adults in nursing homes. Despite well-known organizational barriers such as low prioritization, time and staff shortages, and lack of routines and training, research on the perspective of nursing home management remains limited in this area.

Purpose

To investigate the views and experiences of professionals in leadership roles regarding oral health needs and routines as well as barriers and facilitators in providing effective oral care for frail older adults in nursing homes.

Methods

A web-based survey was sent to 1,526 nursing home professionals (managers, coordinators and registered nurses) in Sweden. The survey comprised a 52-item questionnaire covering oral health needs, oral care barrie

SUBMITTER: Bellander L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12703933 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature