A Model Pathway to Oral Health Care for Homeless People.

IF 1.2 4区医学 Q3 DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE

Journal of the Canadian Dental Association Pub Date : 2018-12-01

Anjali Mago, Mario A Brondani, Michael I MacEntee, Charles J Frankish

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Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed at developing a model pathway to use of oral health care by homeless people based on their own perceptions and experiences with oral health care and related services in Vancouver.

Methods: We applied Gelberg-Andresen's behavioural model for vulnerable populations to predict health care use and interviewed 25 homeless adults (18 men and 7 women; age range 25-64 years) to develop a model pathway of care. Data collection and thematic analysis were carried out concurrently and iteratively to construct the pathway, which aimed at mutual decision-making and organization of the care process.

Results: Thematic analysis identified 4 main themes: government-sponsored oral health programs, homeless support, oral health outreach initiatives and professional education.

Conclusions: The model pathway helps to explain the factors that enable homeless people to access oral health care. It may also help dental teams foster positive care-seeking behaviour relevant to this vulnerable population so that oral disorders can be managed more sympathetically and effectively.

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为无家可归者提供口腔保健的示范途径。

目的:本研究旨在根据温哥华无家可归者对口腔卫生保健和相关服务的看法和经验，开发一种使用口腔卫生保健的模式途径。方法:我们应用Gelberg-Andresen的弱势群体行为模型来预测医疗保健使用，并采访了25名无家可归的成年人(18男7女;年龄范围25-64岁)，以建立一个模范的护理途径。数据收集和专题分析并行迭代构建路径，旨在共同决策和组织护理过程。结果:专题分析确定了4个主要主题:政府资助的口腔健康项目、无家可归者支持、口腔健康推广活动和专业教育。结论:模型路径有助于解释使无家可归者获得口腔保健的因素。它还可以帮助牙科团队培养与这一弱势群体相关的积极求医行为，从而使口腔疾病能够得到更同情和有效的管理。

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Journal of the Canadian Dental Association 医学-牙科与口腔外科

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