Tipruthai Prayoonwong

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  • Research Article
    Oral Health Care Situation of Dependent Older People: Older Health Care Stakeholders Perspectives
    Author(s): Tipruthai Prayoonwong ,Tidawan Wiwatkhunupakan ,Duangruedee Lasuka ,Patcharawan Srisilapanan * Tipruthai Prayoonwong ,Tidawan Wiwatkhunupakan ,Duangruedee Lasuka ,Patcharawan Srisilapanan *

    Objective: To explore the oral health care situation of dependent older people in Tambon Tha Pla Duk, Amphur Mae Tha, Lamphun Province in the north of Thailand from the perspectives of older health care stakeholders. Material and Method: Data were collected through focus group discussion with key stakeholders in older peoples’ health care. Supplementary data were collected through a triangulation of in-depth interviews, selfadministered questionnaires, and participant observations with field notes. Data analysis was carried out by using qualitative approaches. The data from all processes were coded, grouped, interpreted, and thematically analyzed for emerging themes. Results: The oral health care situation of dependent older people identified by the stakeholders were categorized into four issues: 1) Stakeholders’ perceptions about the importance of oral care for dependent .. View More»
    DOI: 10.4172/2167-7182.S4-009

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