Development of oral home telecare programme for the home-dwelling elderly: a pilot study |
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Authors: | Tomuro Kaori |
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Institution: | Health Care Economics, Department of Health Science Policies, Graduate School of Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo. tomuro.hce@tmd.ac.jp |
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Abstract: | Objectives: The aim of the pilot study was to develop and evaluate a telecare programme for home‐dwelling elderly to provide education on oral and general health care. Design: A field trial with a computer system linking a university with a structured network. Subjects: A group of home‐dwelling elderly males with a mean age of 73.3 years. Methods: Qualitative assessment following videophone interviews with clients and their families. Results: Clients and families were able to gain a better understanding and knowledge of oral health care particularly the skills required to perform new oral care procedures. Conclusions: Preventive oral homecare via videophone offers the potential for providing a long‐term structure for maintaining oral health particularly with limited social resources. |
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Keywords: | home telecare oral care home‐dwelling elderly |
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