Barrières bij (kwetsbare) ouderen voor bezoek tandartspraktijk: gripeprikmomentum als vindplaats [Barriers for visiting a dental clinic among (frail) older individuals: the momentum of the influenza vaccination as finding place]

As age increases, the proportion of older people visiting a dental practice decreases. The aim of this survey was to gain insight into the extent to which frailty and/or dental status are related to visiting a dental practice and what barriers older (frail) people experience in this respect. A questionnaire was distributed among people eligible...

Determinants and barriers for visiting a dental clinic among (frail) older individuals

Aims. With increasing age, the proportion of older individuals visiting a dental clinic decreases. The aim was to gain insight into a) whether frailty or dental status were associated with visiting a dental clinic and b) their perceived barriers to accessing oral health care. Methods. Individuals eligible for the yearly influenza vaccination in...