Perceptions and practices of general practitioners on providing oral health care to people with diabetes - a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Poorly controlled diabetes leads to multiple complications including oral health problems. General practitioners (GPs) are at the forefront of management of chronic diseases in primary health care. Diabetes guidelines encourage a proactive role for GPs in oral health complications management in people with diabetes, yet little is known about this area of care. This study aimed to explore current practices, perceptions and barriers of GPs towards oral health care for people with diabetes. METHODS:We employed a qualitative research method utilising telephone interviews. Purposive and snowball sampling were used to recruit 12 GPs from Greater Sydney region. A thematic analysis involving an inductive approach was used to identify and analyse contextual patterns and themes. RESULTS:A

SUBMITTER: Poudel P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7020546 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature