Development of a core outcome set for oral health services research involving dependent older adults (DECADE): a study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Oral healthcare service provision for dependent older adults is often poor. For dental services to provide more responsive and equitable care, evidence-based approaches are needed. To facilitate future research, the development and application of a core outcome set would be beneficial. The aim of this study is to develop a core outcome set for oral health services research involving dependent older adults.

Methods

A multi-step process involving consensus methods and including key stakeholders will be undertaken. This will involve identifying potentially relevant outcomes through a systematic review of previous studies examining the effectiveness of strategies to prevent oral disease in dependent older adults, combined with semi-structured interviews with key stake

SUBMITTER: Watson S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7329504 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature