Perceptions of Aging in the Orofacial Region: Insights from a Qualitative Interview Study
This study explored how adults aged 65 and older perceive their orofacial appearance (OA). Twenty participants aged 65–79 were purposefully recruited from the Swedish National Study on Aging and Care—Blekinge (SNAC-B) in Karlskrona. Semi-structured interviews were conducted using a pre-developed interview guide, and the data were analyzed through thematic analysis to identify recurring patterns and themes. Four key themes emerged regarding older adults’ experiences of their OA: (i) acceptance of
Authors
- Kehu Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7864-3012)
- Qian Yao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-7053-7329)
- David Attenborough
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Social and Psychological Aspects of Healthcare
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.51847/yydqoszuy5
- Primary Topic
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00