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June 3, 2026Health & Social Care in the Community0 citationsOpen Access

Barriers and Enablers of Oral Health Implementation in Aged Care

Barriers and Enablers of Oral Health Implementation in Residential Aged Care: A Qualitative Study of the Australian Royal Commission Inquiry

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LPL PritchardLDLoc DoNSNicole Stormon

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Qualitative study explores barriers and facilitators to oral health integration in residential aged care, indicating key strategies for improvement.

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  • This research aims to identify the challenges and supports for integrating oral health into residential aged care services.
  • Qualitative analysis using reflexive thematic analysis and the EPIS framework.
  • Data sourced from transcripts of the Royal Commission hearings in Melbourne conducted from July 15-17, 2020.
  • Study adhered to the Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research for methodological transparency.
  • Identified barriers include low organizational readiness, insufficient workforce training, inadequate funding, and lack of enforceable policies.
  • Facilitators for integration highlighted include sustainable funding models, structured oral health assessments, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Embedding oral health practitioners in care teams was emphasized as a key strategy for improving service delivery.
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Pritchard et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1fc56bdee9eb8c0dce6e4bhttps://doi.org/10.1155/hsc/5158065
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