| รหัสดีโอไอ | 10.14457/TU.the.2021.1273 |
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| Title | Understanding the perceived needs for tooth replacement in older adults: a case study of Dan Kwian, Korat |
| Creator | Natthapol Thinsathid |
| Contributor | Matana Kettratad, Advisor |
| Publisher | Thammasat University |
| Publication Year | 2021 |
| Keyword | Dental care for aged, Geriatric dentistry, Dentures, Tooth loss, Health service needs and demand |
| Abstract | Tooth loss holds a complex relationship with oral health-related quality of life. A recent National survey reported only half of Thai elderly population with remaining teeth fewer than 20 had their dentures made, despite a policy promoting denturefabrication free of charge. The aim of this study was for exploring the perspectives of older adults living in Dan Kwian subdistrict regarding their perceived needs for tooth replacement. We purposefully selected older adults who were identified a denture needed by a dental nurse and but not currently wearing the prosthesis, for a face-to-face in-depth semi-structure interview. The saturated data was reached with 29 older adults. Inductive content analysis of the interview transcripts yielded two main themes: First,the factors influencing the needs for denture: 1.1) “the rumours from neighbors & the village health volunteer as the main influencer” inducing the needs; 1.2) the socialization stimulated the needs; and 1.3) indirect cost despite free denture hindering the needs. Second, the dynamic of conflicting priorities: 2.1) From attach to detach once getting old or being ill; 2.2) perceived needs could change over time in response to changes in life circumstance. In sum, insights from this study may help reduce thediscrepancies between professional needs and the perceived needs of the patients |
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