Keywords
nursing home; nursing facility; staff; training; education
Abstract
Oral health in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) is becoming an increasing concern as the older population grows bigger. The oral hygiene of residents in nursing homes is deteriorating which may attribute to lack of education given to caregivers. A literature review was conducted using electronic databases such as PubMed, ProQuest, and PsychINFO to explore oral health in LTCFs and workforce’s roles in providing oral care. Findings across eight studies highlight the inadequate care residents are receiving due to several barriers resulting poor oral health outcomes. Oral health is not prioritized because caregivers are not educated on the consequences it may lead to if not cared for. To resolve this problem, oral health education programs are encouraged. Proper training and increased awareness can improve the oral health of nursing home residents and prevent further health issues beyond the mouth.
Thesis Completion Year
2025
Thesis Completion Semester
Spring
Thesis Chair
Wang, Xiaochuan
College
College of Sciences
Department
Social Work
Thesis Discipline
Social Work
Language
English
Access Status
Open Access
Length of Campus Access
None
Campus Location
Orlando (Main) Campus
STARS Citation
Zaman, Eman, "Oral Health in Long-Term Care Facilities: A Systematic Review" (2025). Honors Undergraduate Theses. 338.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/hut2024/338
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