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September 20, 2025Gerodontology

Oral Care Experiences of Home‐Dwelling Frail Older Adults in Flanders, Belgium—A Qualitative Study

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AVAster De VleeschauwerEBEllen BaeleFMFien Mertens

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Overview

Qualitative study reveals challenges in oral hygiene and professional care among frail older adults, indicating areas for improvement.

Key Points

  • Participants acknowledged the significance of oral health in daily living, and many faced barriers to proper hygiene.
  • Despite knowing the importance of oral care, daily hygiene routines often did not follow the recommended guidelines.
  • Semi-structured interviews with twenty-seven frail older adults in Belgium revealed three major themes regarding oral healthcare experiences.
  • The study emphasizes the need for educational initiatives aimed at enhancing self-efficacy regarding oral hygiene among older adults.

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Vleeschauwer et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d46aa631b076d99fa67392https://doi.org/10.1111/ger.70022
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