Abstract
Objective: To synthesise evidence on oral healthcare for older adults with dementia.
Introduction: Oral healthcare is an integral part of people’s general health, impacting their quality of life and wellbeing. Maintaining good oral health is key for preventing dental diseases (e.g., caries, periodontal disease), which can lead to pain, discomfort and increase the risk of systemic issues such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. People with dementia may experience poor oral health due to cognitive decline and impaired self-care, while caregivers and healthcare providers often face challenges in providing effective oral healthcare for people with dementia.
Inclusion criteria: Both qualitative and quantitative peer-reviewed and grey literature involving older adults (aged 60+) with dementia (population), and addressing oral healthcare practices, interventions and outcomes (concept), within community and healthcare settings (context). Studies must explore oral healthcare among this population, including views and experiences among caregivers and healthcare professionals.
Methods: The search will cover databases APA PsycINFO, CINAHL+, Cochrane Library, Embase, MEDLINE (via PubMed), Scopus, Web of Science, and grey literature sources, including Google Scholar, NHS Knowledge and Library Hub, Oral Health Foundation, ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global, WHO IRIS. Searchers will be limited to English-language publications with no geographical restrictions. Data management will be undertaken using Covidence, with two independent reviewers screening titles/abstracts, and full texts based on predefined criteria. Data will be extracted using a tool developed by the authors, and findings will be synthesised with a content analysis approach, findings, supplemented with tables and figures. Reporting will adhere to PRISMA-ScR guidelines.
Introduction: Oral healthcare is an integral part of people’s general health, impacting their quality of life and wellbeing. Maintaining good oral health is key for preventing dental diseases (e.g., caries, periodontal disease), which can lead to pain, discomfort and increase the risk of systemic issues such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. People with dementia may experience poor oral health due to cognitive decline and impaired self-care, while caregivers and healthcare providers often face challenges in providing effective oral healthcare for people with dementia.
Inclusion criteria: Both qualitative and quantitative peer-reviewed and grey literature involving older adults (aged 60+) with dementia (population), and addressing oral healthcare practices, interventions and outcomes (concept), within community and healthcare settings (context). Studies must explore oral healthcare among this population, including views and experiences among caregivers and healthcare professionals.
Methods: The search will cover databases APA PsycINFO, CINAHL+, Cochrane Library, Embase, MEDLINE (via PubMed), Scopus, Web of Science, and grey literature sources, including Google Scholar, NHS Knowledge and Library Hub, Oral Health Foundation, ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global, WHO IRIS. Searchers will be limited to English-language publications with no geographical restrictions. Data management will be undertaken using Covidence, with two independent reviewers screening titles/abstracts, and full texts based on predefined criteria. Data will be extracted using a tool developed by the authors, and findings will be synthesised with a content analysis approach, findings, supplemented with tables and figures. Reporting will adhere to PRISMA-ScR guidelines.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Type | Protocol |
| Publisher | Open Science Framework (OSF) |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 17 Dec 2024 |
Keywords
- dementia care
- oral hygiene
- care practices
- caregiver support
