Oral health care issues in aged care facilities in Western Australia: resident and family caregiver views

摘要: Objective:  To investigate resident and family perceptions attitudes towards oral health care access to dental services for aged facility residents. Method:  Focus groups individual interviews with residents caregivers were conducted at facilities in the Perth Metropolitan Area, Western Australia. Results:  There 30 participants from twelve (21 nine caregivers). Five focus comprising both addition three face-to-face residents. Both considered very important overall quality of life. Family noted a lack check-ups specialised professional care, particularly high-care facilities. Low more likely have regular or treatment off-site visits straightforward due their mobility member assistance. time limitations expertise amongst staff facilities, challenges maintaining poor cognitive impairment. It was that management liaise members provision care. Conclusion:  Regular assessment limited, high care. is need comprehensive, ongoing programmes involving appropriately trained empathetic professionals improve Perth’s