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Introdução: A saúde oral é parte integrante e essencial da saúde geral, especialmente em idosos dependentes, onde a higiene oral se torna ainda mais crucial. Neste contexto, os cuidadores assumem um papel fundamental na garantia de uma boa saúde oral dos idosos sob os seus cuidados. Portanto, é imperativo que esses cuidadores estejam devidamente informados sobre as alterações orais decorrentes do envelhecimento, os fatores que podem contribuir para mudanças patológicas. Ao priorizar a saúde oral, os cuidadores podem contribuir significativamente para a qualidade de vida e bem-estar geral dos idosos dependentes que atendem. A realização do presente estudo permitirá a: 1) Validação da escala Dental Coping Beliefs Scale para a população portuguesa; 2) Definição e aplicação das estratégias mais indicadas ao nível de intervenção de literacia em saúde oral junto dos cuidadores; 3) Realização de uma 2ª fase de avaliação para análise do impacto que as intervenções sobre literacia em saúde oral tiveram nos cuidadores institucionais. Material e Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo observacional transversal com uma amostra constituída por cuidadores institucionais que colaboram com a Santa Casa da Misericórdia. O estudo inclui uma amostra de 44 cuidadores institucionais. Foi realizada uma formação sobre "Cuidados de Saúde Oral" e reaplicado o questionário utilizado na primeira fase para avaliar o impacto da formação. A formação abrangeu a conscientização sobre a saúde oral, prevenção de doenças orais e instruções de higiene oral. Além disso, foram distribuídos materiais de apoio à higiene oral. Resultados: Os resultados deste estudo revelaram mudanças consideráveis nos comportamentos e conhecimentos dos cuidadores institucionais em relação à saúde oral após a formação. Houve uma valorização significativa da importância da formação contínua, evidenciada pelo aumento no nível de compreensão sobre práticas adequadas de higiene oral e prevenção de doenças orais. A análise estatística dos dados, incluindo a análise de médias e correlações, indicou que houve um aumento estatisticamente significativo no conhecimento sobre a importância da escovagem correta e na prevenção de cáries dentárias, com 84,1% dos cuidadores concordando totalmente com essas práticas. O alfa de Cronbach para os 28 itens constituintes do questionário foi de 0,942, ou seja, o instrumento apresentou bom desempenho na vertente da validade e confiabilidade interna com 28 itens. Portanto, o questionário Dental Coping Beliefs Scale – PT pode ser aplicado pois apresenta propriedades psicométricas satisfatórias para uso entre adultos portugueses, podendo perfeitamente ser aplicado aos cuidadores institucionais. Conclusão: As instituições carecem de diretrizes específicas para a higiene oral. Embora os cuidadores institucionais possuam conhecimentos em saúde e higiene oral, esse conhecimento não é direcionado especificamente para idosos dependentes, destacando-se a necessidade de formações contínuas específicas, para promover a saúde oral dos idosos.
Introduction: Oral health is an integral and essential part of overall health, especially in dependent elderly individuals, where oral hygiene becomes even more crucial. In this context, caregivers play a fundamental role in ensuring good oral health for the elderly under their care. Therefore, it is imperative that these caregivers are adequately informed about the oral changes resulting from aging and the factors that can contribute to pathological changes. By prioritizing oral health, caregivers can significantly contribute to the quality of life and overall well-being of the dependent elderly they serve. The realization of the present study will allow for: 1) Validation of the Dental Coping Beliefs Scale for the Portuguese population; 2) Definition and application of the most appropriate strategies for intervention in oral health literacy among caregivers; 3) Conducting a second phase of evaluation to analyze the impact of oral health literacy interventions on institutional caregivers. Materials and methods: This is a cross-sectional observational study with a sample consisting of institutional caregivers collaborating with Santa Casa da Misericórdia. The study includes a sample of 44 institutional caregivers. A training session on "Oral Health Care" was conducted, and the questionnaire used in the first phase was reapplied to evaluate the impact of the training. The training covered awareness of oral health, prevention of oral diseases, and oral hygiene instructions. Additionally, oral hygiene support materials were distributed. Results: The results of this study revealed significant changes in the behaviors and knowledge of institutional caregivers regarding oral health after the training. There was a substantial increase in the appreciation of continuous education, evidenced by the increased understanding of proper oral hygiene practices and the prevention of oral diseases. Statistical analysis of the data, including mean and correlation analysis, indicated a statistically significant increase in knowledge about the importance of proper brushing and dental caries prevention, with 84.1% of caregivers strongly agreeing with these practices. The Cronbach's alpha for the 28 items in the questionnaire was 0.942, indicating that the instrument demonstrated good performance in terms of validity and internal reliability with 28 items. Therefore, the Dental Coping Beliefs Scale – PT can be applied as it presents satisfactory psychometric properties for use among Portuguese adults, making it perfectly applicable to institutional caregivers. Conclusion Institutions lack specific guidelines for oral hygiene. Although institutional caregivers possess knowledge in health and oral hygiene, this knowledge is not specifically directed towards dependent elderly individuals, highlighting the need for continuous, targeted training to promote the oral health of the elderly.
Introduction: Oral health is an integral and essential part of overall health, especially in dependent elderly individuals, where oral hygiene becomes even more crucial. In this context, caregivers play a fundamental role in ensuring good oral health for the elderly under their care. Therefore, it is imperative that these caregivers are adequately informed about the oral changes resulting from aging and the factors that can contribute to pathological changes. By prioritizing oral health, caregivers can significantly contribute to the quality of life and overall well-being of the dependent elderly they serve. The realization of the present study will allow for: 1) Validation of the Dental Coping Beliefs Scale for the Portuguese population; 2) Definition and application of the most appropriate strategies for intervention in oral health literacy among caregivers; 3) Conducting a second phase of evaluation to analyze the impact of oral health literacy interventions on institutional caregivers. Materials and methods: This is a cross-sectional observational study with a sample consisting of institutional caregivers collaborating with Santa Casa da Misericórdia. The study includes a sample of 44 institutional caregivers. A training session on "Oral Health Care" was conducted, and the questionnaire used in the first phase was reapplied to evaluate the impact of the training. The training covered awareness of oral health, prevention of oral diseases, and oral hygiene instructions. Additionally, oral hygiene support materials were distributed. Results: The results of this study revealed significant changes in the behaviors and knowledge of institutional caregivers regarding oral health after the training. There was a substantial increase in the appreciation of continuous education, evidenced by the increased understanding of proper oral hygiene practices and the prevention of oral diseases. Statistical analysis of the data, including mean and correlation analysis, indicated a statistically significant increase in knowledge about the importance of proper brushing and dental caries prevention, with 84.1% of caregivers strongly agreeing with these practices. The Cronbach's alpha for the 28 items in the questionnaire was 0.942, indicating that the instrument demonstrated good performance in terms of validity and internal reliability with 28 items. Therefore, the Dental Coping Beliefs Scale – PT can be applied as it presents satisfactory psychometric properties for use among Portuguese adults, making it perfectly applicable to institutional caregivers. Conclusion Institutions lack specific guidelines for oral hygiene. Although institutional caregivers possess knowledge in health and oral hygiene, this knowledge is not specifically directed towards dependent elderly individuals, highlighting the need for continuous, targeted training to promote the oral health of the elderly.
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Cuidadores institucionais Saúde oral Idosos Higiene oral Prevenção Institutional caregivers Oral health Elderly Oral Hygiene Prevention