Perceptions on oral care needs, barriers, and practices among managers and staff in long-term care settings for older people in Flanders, Belgium : a cross-sectional survey

Background and Objectives This study aimed to explore oral health perception and oral care needs, barriers, and current practices as perceived by managers and staff in long-term care organizations for older people in Flanders. Research Design and Methods This is a cross-sectional study where 2 questionnaires were developed, one for managers and one for caregivers, and were validated in Flemish long-term care organizations. Descriptive analyses and multivariable generalized linear models evaluated the main outcomes and their associations with determinants such as the size of the organization, t... Mehr ...