Oral Health and Interprofessional Collaborative Practice : Examples of the Team Approach to Geriatric Care - 25/09/16
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Résumé |
Oral health for the older adult patient is vital for function, comfort, and communication and is a critical component of overall health. Oral diseases such as dental caries, periodontal disease, and oral cancer may lead to pain, functional limitations, and decreased quality of life. Optimal oral health outcomes are often owing to effective interprofessional collaboration between and among health care providers, in conjunction with patient family members and caregivers. This article highlights 2 cases illustrating how interprofessional team dynamics can affect patient outcomes.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Interprofessional relations, Geriatric dentistry, Patient care team, Prosthodontics, Oral cancer, Patient care planning, Dental education, Medical education
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Vol 60 - N° 4
P. 879-890 - octobre 2016 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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