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Introdução: Compreender e abordar as crenças individuais dos idosos é crucial
para melhorar a sua saúde oral e qualidade de vida. A Dental Coping Beliefs
Scale (DCBS) é uma ferramenta importante para avaliar as crenças e atitudes
dos cuidadores relativamente a saúde oral dos seus utentes. Ao utilizar a DCBS,
os profissionais de saúde podem adaptar a sua atuação e estratégias de apoio
de forma a promover a adesão aos cuidados de saúde oral entre os idosos, de
modo a fortalecer as crenças positivas e superar as barreiras que possam surgir.
Materiais e Métodos: Realizou-se um estudo observacional transversal sobre a
forma de questionário aplicando o Dental Coping Beliefs Scale, numa população
composta por 44 cuidadores institucionais. Este estudo contemplou duas
instituições que colaboram com a Faculdade de Medicina Dentária da
Universidade Católica Portuguesa (FMD UCP), que fazem parte da Santa Casa
da Misericórdia de Viseu. Foi realizada sobre a forma de entrevista individual,
sendo garantida a confidencialidade de todos os participantes. Foi realizado o
processo de tradução para língua portuguesa da escala e determinação da sua
consistência interna através do coeficiente de alfa de Cronbach.
Resultados: Os resultados obtidos mostraram que a maioria dos participantes
era do sexo feminino (97,72%), residia em aldeias (56,82%) e tinha (%) como
habilitações literárias apenas o ensino básico. 59,09% dos participantes
possuíam mais de 10 anos de experiência de trabalho como cuidadores e
formação na área da saúde. Embora não específica em cuidados de saúde oral,
90,91% reconheceram a importância da mesma para o exercício da sua
profissão. Apesar de crenças distintas e variadas relativamente a saúde oral, a
maioria enfatizou a importância da prevenção de patologias orais e da visita
regular ao médico dentista. Na verificação da consistência interna da escala
traduzida para a língua portuguesa, o alfa de Cronbach para os 28 itens foi de
0,510, ou seja, o instrumento apresentou uma moderada confiabilidade interna.
Conclusão: Uma higiene oral adequada é crucial para a saúde de idosos
institucionalizados. Os cuidadores desempenham um papel essencial, mas
existem lacunas nos cuidados prestados. É necessário investir na formação de
cuidadores, promover a comunicação com a equipa de saúde e adaptar os
cuidados às necessidades individuais.
Abstract: Introduction: Understanding and addressing the individual beliefs of the elderly is crucial for improving their oral health and quality of life. The Dental Coping Beliefs Scale (DCBS) is an important tool for assessing caregivers' beliefs and attitudes regarding the oral health of their patients. By using the DCBS, healthcare professionals can tailor their approaches and support strategies to promote adherence to oral care among the elderly, aiming to strengthen positive beliefs and overcome potential barriers. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted using a questionnaire applying the Dental Coping Beliefs Scale (DCBS) in a final population of 44 institutional caregivers. This study included two institutions collaborating with FMD UCP, which are part of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Viseu. Individual interviews were conducted, ensuring the confidentiality of all participants. The process of translating the scale into Portuguese was carried out and its internal consistency was determined using Cronbach's alpha coefficient. Results: The obtained results showed that most participants were female (97.72%), resided in villages (56.82%), had only basic education, had over 10 years of work experience and training in the healthcare field, although not specifically in oral healthcare, despite recognizing its importance for their profession. Despite varied beliefs regarding oral health, the majority emphasized the importance of prevention and regular dental visits. In checking the internal consistency of the scale translated into Portuguese, Cronbach's alpha for the 28 items was 0.510, that is, the instrument showed moderate internal reliability. Conclusion: This study concludes that proper oral hygiene is crucial for the health of institutionalized elderly individuals. Caregivers play an essential role, but there are gaps in the care provided. It is necessary to invest in caregiver training, promote communication with the healthcare team, and adapt care to individual needs.
Abstract: Introduction: Understanding and addressing the individual beliefs of the elderly is crucial for improving their oral health and quality of life. The Dental Coping Beliefs Scale (DCBS) is an important tool for assessing caregivers' beliefs and attitudes regarding the oral health of their patients. By using the DCBS, healthcare professionals can tailor their approaches and support strategies to promote adherence to oral care among the elderly, aiming to strengthen positive beliefs and overcome potential barriers. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted using a questionnaire applying the Dental Coping Beliefs Scale (DCBS) in a final population of 44 institutional caregivers. This study included two institutions collaborating with FMD UCP, which are part of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Viseu. Individual interviews were conducted, ensuring the confidentiality of all participants. The process of translating the scale into Portuguese was carried out and its internal consistency was determined using Cronbach's alpha coefficient. Results: The obtained results showed that most participants were female (97.72%), resided in villages (56.82%), had only basic education, had over 10 years of work experience and training in the healthcare field, although not specifically in oral healthcare, despite recognizing its importance for their profession. Despite varied beliefs regarding oral health, the majority emphasized the importance of prevention and regular dental visits. In checking the internal consistency of the scale translated into Portuguese, Cronbach's alpha for the 28 items was 0.510, that is, the instrument showed moderate internal reliability. Conclusion: This study concludes that proper oral hygiene is crucial for the health of institutionalized elderly individuals. Caregivers play an essential role, but there are gaps in the care provided. It is necessary to invest in caregiver training, promote communication with the healthcare team, and adapt care to individual needs.
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Idoso Higiene oral Cuidador Idoso institucionalizado Elderly Oral hygiene habits Caregiver Institutionalized elderly