‘Letting Sleeping Dogs Lie’ or Taking Action on Oral Care? A Qualitative Study With Informal Caregivers of Frail Home‐Dwelling Older Persons
This study emphasises the vital role of ICs in supporting FHOPs' oral care, yet they often lack role clarity, confidence, and guidance. Enhancing education and support for both ICs and healthcare professionals is essential to promote person-centred oral care and collaboration.
Authors
- Louise Poppe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9285-6962)
- Peter F. Pype (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2273-0250)
- Ellen Baele (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6778-962X)
- Barbara E. Janssens (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3490-0114)
- Fien Mertens (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0040-3737)
- Aster De Vleeschauwer
- Natalie Hoste
Institutions
- Ghent University Hospital (BE)
- Ghent University (BE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Gerodontology
- Published
- 2026-01-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/ger.70044
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 42.00